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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.41, 22,923.09 and 9,535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.41, 22,923.09 and 9,535.68 is: 13,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.41 : 22,923.09 = 9,535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.41/22,923.09 = 9,535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.41x = 22,923.09 × 9,535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.41x = 218,587,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,587,250.85/16,609.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,160.45

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