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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.74, 22,916.94 and 9,052.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.74, 22,916.94 and 9,052.79 is: 12,492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.74 : 22,916.94 = 9,052.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.74/22,916.94 = 9,052.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.74x = 22,916.94 × 9,052.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.74x = 207,462,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,462,096.73/16,606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.64

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