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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.20, 22,913.38 and 9,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.20, 22,913.38 and 9,152.04 is: 12,629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.20 : 22,913.38 = 9,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.20/22,913.38 = 9,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.20x = 22,913.38 × 9,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.20x = 209,704,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,704,170.30/16,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.59

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