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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.52, 22,921.44 and 9,055.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.52, 22,921.44 and 9,055.91 is: 12,497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.52 : 22,921.44 = 9,055.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.52/22,921.44 = 9,055.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.52x = 22,921.44 × 9,055.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.52x = 207,574,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,574,497.71/16,609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.32

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