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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.23, 22,920.74 and 9,157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.23, 22,920.74 and 9,157.23 is: 12,636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.23 : 22,920.74 = 9,157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.23/22,920.74 = 9,157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.23x = 22,920.74 × 9,157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.23x = 209,890,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,890,442.16/16,609.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,636.98

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