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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.28, 22,918.02 and 9,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.28, 22,918.02 and 9,155.28 is: 12,634.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.28 : 22,918.02 = 9,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.28/22,918.02 = 9,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.28x = 22,918.02 × 9,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.28x = 209,820,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,820,890.15/16,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.27

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