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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,595.61, 22,901.93 and 9,143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,595.61, 22,901.93 and 9,143.61 is: 12,618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,595.61 : 22,901.93 = 9,143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,595.61/22,901.93 = 9,143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,595.61x = 22,901.93 × 9,143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,595.61x = 209,406,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,406,155.94/16,595.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,618.17

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