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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602, 22,912.20 and 9,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602, 22,912.20 and 9,151.44 is: 12,629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602 : 22,912.20 = 9,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602/22,912.20 = 9,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602x = 22,912.20 × 9,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602x = 209,679,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,679,623.57/16,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.78

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