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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.08, 22,915.68 and 9,052.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.08, 22,915.68 and 9,052.23 is: 12,491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.08 : 22,915.68 = 9,052.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.08/22,915.68 = 9,052.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.08x = 22,915.68 × 9,052.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.08x = 207,438,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,438,005.97/16,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.69

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