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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.45, 22,924.02 and 9,345.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.45, 22,924.02 and 9,345.61 is: 12,896.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.45 : 22,924.02 = 9,345.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.45/22,924.02 = 9,345.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.45x = 22,924.02 × 9,345.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.45x = 214,238,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,238,950.55/16,612.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,896.29

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