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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.76, 22,925.43 and 9,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.76, 22,925.43 and 9,059.06 is: 12,501.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.76 : 22,925.43 = 9,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.76/22,925.43 = 9,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.76x = 22,925.43 × 9,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.76x = 207,682,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,682,903.21/16,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.41

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