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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.02, 22,913.49 and 9,152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.02, 22,913.49 and 9,152.02 is: 12,629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.02 : 22,913.49 = 9,152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.02/22,913.49 = 9,152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.02x = 22,913.49 × 9,152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.02x = 209,704,718.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,704,718.75/16,604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.76

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