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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.64, 22,917.68 and 9,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.64, 22,917.68 and 9,053.20 is: 12,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.64 : 22,917.68 = 9,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.64/22,917.68 = 9,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.64x = 22,917.68 × 9,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.64x = 207,478,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,478,340.58/16,606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.70

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