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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.29, 22,924.42 and 9,441.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.29, 22,924.42 and 9,441.77 is: 13,029.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.29 : 22,924.42 = 9,441.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.29/22,924.42 = 9,441.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.29x = 22,924.42 × 9,441.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.29x = 216,446,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,446,962.80/16,612.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.33

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