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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.49, 22,916.29 and 9,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.49, 22,916.29 and 9,052.66 is: 12,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.49 : 22,916.29 = 9,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.49/22,916.29 = 9,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.49x = 22,916.29 × 9,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.49x = 207,453,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,453,336.57/16,606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.30

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