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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.06, 22,924.56 and 9,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.06, 22,924.56 and 9,160.06 is: 12,640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.06 : 22,924.56 = 9,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.06/22,924.56 = 9,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.06x = 22,924.56 × 9,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.06x = 209,990,345.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,990,345.07/16,612.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.84

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