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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.48, 22,916.94 and 9,154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.48, 22,916.94 and 9,154.48 is: 12,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.48 : 22,916.94 = 9,154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.48/22,916.94 = 9,154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.48x = 22,916.94 × 9,154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.48x = 209,792,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,792,668.89/16,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.18

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