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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.15, 22,913.70 and 9,050.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.15, 22,913.70 and 9,050.49 is: 12,489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.15 : 22,913.70 = 9,050.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.15/22,913.70 = 9,050.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.15x = 22,913.70 × 9,050.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.15x = 207,380,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,380,229.68/16,604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.67

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