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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.66, 22,912.36 and 9,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.66, 22,912.36 and 9,049.82 is: 12,488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.66 : 22,912.36 = 9,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.66/22,912.36 = 9,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.66x = 22,912.36 × 9,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.66x = 207,352,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,352,733.78/16,603.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.38

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