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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,604.99, 22,914.22 and 9,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,604.99, 22,914.22 and 9,051.16 is: 12,490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,604.99 : 22,914.22 = 9,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,604.99/22,914.22 = 9,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,604.99x = 22,914.22 × 9,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,604.99x = 207,400,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,400,226.24/16,604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.23

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