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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.75, 22,910.96 and 9,049.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.75, 22,910.96 and 9,049.05 is: 12,487.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.75 : 22,910.96 = 9,049.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.75/22,910.96 = 9,049.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.75x = 22,910.96 × 9,049.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.75x = 207,322,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,322,445.21/16,602.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.24

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