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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.47, 22,924.92 and 9,058.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.47, 22,924.92 and 9,058.81 is: 12,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.47 : 22,924.92 = 9,058.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.47/22,924.92 = 9,058.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.47x = 22,924.92 × 9,058.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.47x = 207,672,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,672,578.66/16,612.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.01

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