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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.56, 22,922.48 and 9,158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.56, 22,922.48 and 9,158.56 is: 12,638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.56 : 22,922.48 = 9,158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.56/22,922.48 = 9,158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.56x = 22,922.48 × 9,158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.56x = 209,936,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,936,908.43/16,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,638.76

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