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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.37, 22,916.18 and 9,052.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.37, 22,916.18 and 9,052.55 is: 12,492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.37 : 22,916.18 = 9,052.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.37/22,916.18 = 9,052.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.37x = 22,916.18 × 9,052.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.37x = 207,449,865.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,449,865.26/16,606.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.19

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