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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.21, 22,927.05 and 9,541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.21, 22,927.05 and 9,541.53 is: 13,169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.21 : 22,927.05 = 9,541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.21/22,927.05 = 9,541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.21x = 22,927.05 × 9,541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.21x = 218,759,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,759,135.39/16,611.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,169.37

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