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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.91, 22,913.25 and 9,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.91, 22,913.25 and 9,050.24 is: 12,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.91 : 22,913.25 = 9,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.91/22,913.25 = 9,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.91x = 22,913.25 × 9,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.91x = 207,370,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,370,411.68/16,603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.25

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