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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.58, 22,912.46 and 9,889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.58, 22,912.46 and 9,889.26 is: 13,646.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.58 : 22,912.46 = 9,889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.58/22,912.46 = 9,889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.58x = 22,912.46 × 9,889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.58x = 226,587,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,587,274.18/16,604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,646.07

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