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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.84, 22,913.01 and 9,050.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.84, 22,913.01 and 9,050.27 is: 12,489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.84 : 22,913.01 = 9,050.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.84/22,913.01 = 9,050.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.84x = 22,913.01 × 9,050.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.84x = 207,368,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,368,812.45/16,603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.21

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