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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.93, 22,922.40 and 9,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.93, 22,922.40 and 9,535.20 is: 13,159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.93 : 22,922.40 = 9,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.93/22,922.40 = 9,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.93x = 22,922.40 × 9,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.93x = 218,569,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,569,668.48/16,608.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.77

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