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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.35, 22,922.51 and 9,344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.35, 22,922.51 and 9,344.53 is: 12,894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.35 : 22,922.51 = 9,344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.35/22,922.51 = 9,344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.35x = 22,922.51 × 9,344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.35x = 214,200,082.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,200,082.37/16,611.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,894.80

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