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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.96, 22,916.07 and 9,052.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.96, 22,916.07 and 9,052.29 is: 12,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.96 : 22,916.07 = 9,052.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.96/22,916.07 = 9,052.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.96x = 22,916.07 × 9,052.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.96x = 207,442,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,442,911.30/16,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.08

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