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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.71, 22,926.11 and 9,442.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.71, 22,926.11 and 9,442.70 is: 13,032.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.71 : 22,926.11 = 9,442.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.71/22,926.11 = 9,442.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.71x = 22,926.11 × 9,442.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.71x = 216,484,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,484,217.05/16,611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.03

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