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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.08, 22,916.38 and 9,154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.08, 22,916.38 and 9,154.08 is: 12,632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.08 : 22,916.38 = 9,154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.08/22,916.38 = 9,154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.08x = 22,916.38 × 9,154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.08x = 209,778,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,778,375.83/16,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,632.62

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