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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.35, 22,913.34 and 9,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.35, 22,913.34 and 9,050.52 is: 12,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.35 : 22,913.34 = 9,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.35/22,913.34 = 9,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.35x = 22,913.34 × 9,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.35x = 207,377,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,377,725.34/16,604.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.36

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