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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.09, 22,921.07 and 9,536.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.09, 22,921.07 and 9,536.09 is: 13,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.09 : 22,921.07 = 9,536.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.09/22,921.07 = 9,536.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.09x = 22,921.07 × 9,536.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.09x = 218,577,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,577,224.13/16,610.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.31

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