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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.37, 22,914.80 and 9,051.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.37, 22,914.80 and 9,051.55 is: 12,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.37 : 22,914.80 = 9,051.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.37/22,914.80 = 9,051.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.37x = 22,914.80 × 9,051.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.37x = 207,414,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,414,389.34/16,605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.80

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