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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.33, 22,912.83 and 9,049.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.33, 22,912.83 and 9,049.65 is: 12,488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.33 : 22,912.83 = 9,049.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.33/22,912.83 = 9,049.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.33x = 22,912.83 × 9,049.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.33x = 207,353,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,353,092.01/16,603.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.64

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