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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.48, 22,914.18 and 9,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.48, 22,914.18 and 9,152.48 is: 12,630.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.48 : 22,914.18 = 9,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.48/22,914.18 = 9,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.48x = 22,914.18 × 9,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.48x = 209,721,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,721,574.17/16,604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.42

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