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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.03, 22,923.18 and 9,057.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.03, 22,923.18 and 9,057.38 is: 12,499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.03 : 22,923.18 = 9,057.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.03/22,923.18 = 9,057.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.03x = 22,923.18 × 9,057.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.03x = 207,624,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,624,009.42/16,611.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.16

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