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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,603.98, 22,913.46 and 9,050.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,603.98, 22,913.46 and 9,050.46 is: 12,489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.98 : 22,913.46 = 9,050.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.98/22,913.46 = 9,050.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.98x = 22,913.46 × 9,050.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.98x = 207,377,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,377,353.19/16,603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.62

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