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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.52, 22,910.20 and 9,885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.52, 22,910.20 and 9,885.84 is: 13,640.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.52 : 22,910.20 = 9,885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.52/22,910.20 = 9,885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.52x = 22,910.20 × 9,885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.52x = 226,486,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,486,571.57/16,604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.06

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