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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.11, 22,901.24 and 9,143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.11, 22,901.24 and 9,143.11 is: 12,617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.11 : 22,901.24 = 9,143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.11/22,901.24 = 9,143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.11x = 22,901.24 × 9,143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.11x = 209,388,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,388,396.23/16,595.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,617.48

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