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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.56, 22,915.76 and 9,153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.56, 22,915.76 and 9,153.56 is: 12,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.56 : 22,915.76 = 9,153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.56/22,915.76 = 9,153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.56x = 22,915.76 × 9,153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.56x = 209,760,784.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,760,784.11/16,605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.96

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