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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.29, 22,925.43 and 9,538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.29, 22,925.43 and 9,538.56 is: 13,163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.29 : 22,925.43 = 9,538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.29/22,925.43 = 9,538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.29x = 22,925.43 × 9,538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.29x = 218,675,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,675,589.58/16,612.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,163.48

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