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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.95, 22,922.27 and 9,057.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.95, 22,922.27 and 9,057.22 is: 12,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.95 : 22,922.27 = 9,057.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.95/22,922.27 = 9,057.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.95x = 22,922.27 × 9,057.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.95x = 207,611,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,611,948.19/16,610.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.50

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