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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.52, 22,925.58 and 9,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.52, 22,925.58 and 9,058.92 is: 12,501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.52 : 22,925.58 = 9,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.52/22,925.58 = 9,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.52x = 22,925.58 × 9,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.52x = 207,680,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,680,995.17/16,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.47

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