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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,609.56, 22,921.14 and 9,157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,609.56, 22,921.14 and 9,157.56 is: 12,637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,609.56 : 22,921.14 = 9,157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,609.56/22,921.14 = 9,157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,609.56x = 22,921.14 × 9,157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,609.56x = 209,901,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,901,714.82/16,609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.40

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