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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.05, 22,923.27 and 9,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.05, 22,923.27 and 9,057.26 is: 12,499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.05 : 22,923.27 = 9,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.05/22,923.27 = 9,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.05x = 22,923.27 × 9,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.05x = 207,622,073.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,622,073.75/16,611.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.03

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