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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.88, 22,923.77 and 9,058.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.88, 22,923.77 and 9,058.07 is: 12,499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.88 : 22,923.77 = 9,058.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.88/22,923.77 = 9,058.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.88x = 22,923.77 × 9,058.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.88x = 207,644,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,644,998.71/16,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.79

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