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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.48, 22,918.45 and 9,053.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.48, 22,918.45 and 9,053.85 is: 12,494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.48 : 22,918.45 = 9,053.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.48/22,918.45 = 9,053.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.48x = 22,918.45 × 9,053.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.48x = 207,500,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,500,093.94/16,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.38

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