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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.88, 22,916.87 and 9,053.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.88, 22,916.87 and 9,053.06 is: 12,492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.88 : 22,916.87 = 9,053.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.88/22,916.87 = 9,053.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.88x = 22,916.87 × 9,053.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.88x = 207,467,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,467,639.27/16,606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.88

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