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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.07, 22,916.63 and 9,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.07, 22,916.63 and 9,052.40 is: 12,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.07 : 22,916.63 = 9,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.07/22,916.63 = 9,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.07x = 22,916.63 × 9,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.07x = 207,450,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,450,501.41/16,606.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.45

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