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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.23, 22,917.68 and 9,053.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.23, 22,917.68 and 9,053.62 is: 12,493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.23 : 22,917.68 = 9,053.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.23/22,917.68 = 9,053.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.23x = 22,917.68 × 9,053.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.23x = 207,488,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,488,077.23/16,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.84

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