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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.16, 22,918.14 and 9,155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.16, 22,918.14 and 9,155.16 is: 12,634.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.16 : 22,918.14 = 9,155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.16/22,918.14 = 9,155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.16x = 22,918.14 × 9,155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.16x = 209,819,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,819,238.60/16,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.26

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