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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.94, 22,914.83 and 9,051.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.94, 22,914.83 and 9,051.28 is: 12,490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.94 : 22,914.83 = 9,051.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.94/22,914.83 = 9,051.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.94x = 22,914.83 × 9,051.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.94x = 207,408,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,408,542.48/16,604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.77

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