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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.37, 22,927.27 and 9,541.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.37, 22,927.27 and 9,541.69 is: 13,169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.37 : 22,927.27 = 9,541.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.37/22,927.27 = 9,541.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.37x = 22,927.27 × 9,541.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.37x = 218,764,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,764,902.89/16,611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,169.59

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