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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.30, 22,924.83 and 9,058.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.30, 22,924.83 and 9,058.75 is: 12,501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.30 : 22,924.83 = 9,058.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.30/22,924.83 = 9,058.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.30x = 22,924.83 × 9,058.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.30x = 207,670,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,670,303.76/16,612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.00

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