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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.25, 22,917.15 and 9,053.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.25, 22,917.15 and 9,053.55 is: 12,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.25 : 22,917.15 = 9,053.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.25/22,917.15 = 9,053.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.25x = 22,917.15 × 9,053.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.25x = 207,481,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,481,563.38/16,607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.43

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