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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.53, 22,916.79 and 9,052.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.53, 22,916.79 and 9,052.74 is: 12,492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.53 : 22,916.79 = 9,052.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.53/22,916.79 = 9,052.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.53x = 22,916.79 × 9,052.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.53x = 207,459,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,459,741.50/16,606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.66

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