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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.28, 22,914.98 and 9,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.28, 22,914.98 and 9,051.56 is: 12,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.28 : 22,914.98 = 9,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.28/22,914.98 = 9,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.28x = 22,914.98 × 9,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.28x = 207,416,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,416,316.37/16,605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.99

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