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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.64, 22,923.98 and 9,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.64, 22,923.98 and 9,159.64 is: 12,640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.64 : 22,923.98 = 9,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.64/22,923.98 = 9,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.64x = 22,923.98 × 9,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.64x = 209,975,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,975,404.17/16,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.26

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