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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.76, 22,924.28 and 9,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.76, 22,924.28 and 9,058.24 is: 12,500.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.76 : 22,924.28 = 9,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.76/22,924.28 = 9,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.76x = 22,924.28 × 9,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.76x = 207,653,630.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,653,630.07/16,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,500.40

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