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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.46, 22,909.50 and 9,888.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.46, 22,909.50 and 9,888.48 is: 13,643.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.46 : 22,909.50 = 9,888.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.46/22,909.50 = 9,888.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.46x = 22,909.50 × 9,888.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.46x = 226,540,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,540,132.56/16,604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.33

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