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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.06, 22,910.79 and 9,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.06, 22,910.79 and 9,150.06 is: 12,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.06 : 22,910.79 = 9,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.06/22,910.79 = 9,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.06x = 22,910.79 × 9,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.06x = 209,635,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,635,103.15/16,602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.05

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