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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.44, 22,916.56 and 9,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.44, 22,916.56 and 9,052.82 is: 12,492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.44 : 22,916.56 = 9,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.44/22,916.56 = 9,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.44x = 22,916.56 × 9,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.44x = 207,459,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,459,492.70/16,606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.71

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