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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.59, 22,923.87 and 9,057.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.59, 22,923.87 and 9,057.93 is: 12,499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.59 : 22,923.87 = 9,057.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.59/22,923.87 = 9,057.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.59x = 22,923.87 × 9,057.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.59x = 207,642,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,642,809.79/16,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.88

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