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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.64, 22,914.92 and 9,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.64, 22,914.92 and 9,051.20 is: 12,490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.64 : 22,914.92 = 9,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.64/22,914.92 = 9,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.64x = 22,914.92 × 9,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.64x = 207,407,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,407,523.90/16,604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.94

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