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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.73, 22,923.90 and 9,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.73, 22,923.90 and 9,058.12 is: 12,500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.73 : 22,923.90 = 9,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.73/22,923.90 = 9,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.73x = 22,923.90 × 9,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.73x = 207,647,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,647,379.76/16,611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.05

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