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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,601.12, 22,909.20 and 9,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,601.12, 22,909.20 and 9,233.92 is: 12,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601.12 : 22,909.20 = 9,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601.12/22,909.20 = 9,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601.12x = 22,909.20 × 9,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601.12x = 211,541,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,541,720.06/16,601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.62

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