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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.07, 22,913.87 and 9,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.07, 22,913.87 and 9,050.40 is: 12,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.07 : 22,913.87 = 9,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.07/22,913.87 = 9,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.07x = 22,913.87 × 9,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.07x = 207,379,689.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,379,689.05/16,604.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.69

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