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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,610.64, 22,922.60 and 9,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,610.64, 22,922.60 and 9,158.64 is: 12,638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,610.64 : 22,922.60 = 9,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,610.64/22,922.60 = 9,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,610.64x = 22,922.60 × 9,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,610.64x = 209,939,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,939,841.26/16,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,638.88

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