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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.26, 22,910.82 and 9,048.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.26, 22,910.82 and 9,048.66 is: 12,486.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.26 : 22,910.82 = 9,048.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.26/22,910.82 = 9,048.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.26x = 22,910.82 × 9,048.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.26x = 207,312,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,312,100.65/16,602.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.98

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