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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.33, 22,911.21 and 9,150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.33, 22,911.21 and 9,150.33 is: 12,627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.33 : 22,911.21 = 9,150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.33/22,911.21 = 9,150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.33x = 22,911.21 × 9,150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.33x = 209,645,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,645,132.20/16,602.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,627.45

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