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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.82, 22,923.60 and 9,057.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.82, 22,923.60 and 9,057.97 is: 12,499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.82 : 22,923.60 = 9,057.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.82/22,923.60 = 9,057.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.82x = 22,923.60 × 9,057.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.82x = 207,641,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,641,281.09/16,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.61

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