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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612, 22,924.56 and 9,160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612, 22,924.56 and 9,160.48 is: 12,641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612 : 22,924.56 = 9,160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612/22,924.56 = 9,160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612x = 22,924.56 × 9,160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612x = 209,999,973.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,999,973.39/16,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.46

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