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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.06, 22,923.18 and 9,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.06, 22,923.18 and 9,159.06 is: 12,639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.06 : 22,923.18 = 9,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.06/22,923.18 = 9,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.06x = 22,923.18 × 9,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.06x = 209,954,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,954,781.01/16,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,639.46

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