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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.52, 22,921.18 and 9,157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.52, 22,921.18 and 9,157.96 is: 12,638.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.52 : 22,921.18 = 9,157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.52/22,921.18 = 9,157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.52x = 22,921.18 × 9,157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.52x = 209,911,249.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,911,249.59/16,608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,638.77

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