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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.52, 22,922.24 and 9,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.52, 22,922.24 and 9,057.16 is: 12,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.52 : 22,922.24 = 9,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.52/22,922.24 = 9,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.52x = 22,922.24 × 9,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.52x = 207,610,395.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,610,395.24/16,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.73

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