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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.90, 22,914.46 and 9,051.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.90, 22,914.46 and 9,051.29 is: 12,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.90 : 22,914.46 = 9,051.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.90/22,914.46 = 9,051.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.90x = 22,914.46 × 9,051.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.90x = 207,405,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,405,479.94/16,604.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.62

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