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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.20, 22,916.93 and 9,052.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.20, 22,916.93 and 9,052.91 is: 12,493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.20 : 22,916.93 = 9,052.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.20/22,916.93 = 9,052.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.20x = 22,916.93 × 9,052.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.20x = 207,464,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,464,744.92/16,606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.21

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