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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.96, 22,923.24 and 9,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.96, 22,923.24 and 9,057.52 is: 12,499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.96 : 22,923.24 = 9,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.96/22,923.24 = 9,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.96x = 22,923.24 × 9,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.96x = 207,627,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,627,704.76/16,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.44

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