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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.80, 22,917.41 and 9,053.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.80, 22,917.41 and 9,053.19 is: 12,493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.80 : 22,917.41 = 9,053.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.80/22,917.41 = 9,053.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.80x = 22,917.41 × 9,053.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.80x = 207,475,667.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,475,667.04/16,606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.42

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