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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.08, 22,915.02 and 9,892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.08, 22,915.02 and 9,892.48 is: 13,649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.08 : 22,915.02 = 9,892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.08/22,915.02 = 9,892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.08x = 22,915.02 × 9,892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.08x = 226,686,377.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,686,377.05/16,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.98

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