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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.06, 22,912.17 and 9,151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.06, 22,912.17 and 9,151.06 is: 12,628.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.06 : 22,912.17 = 9,151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.06/22,912.17 = 9,151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.06x = 22,912.17 × 9,151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.06x = 209,670,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,670,642.40/16,603.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,628.43

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