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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.56, 22,925.96 and 9,539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.56, 22,925.96 and 9,539.60 is: 13,165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.56 : 22,925.96 = 9,539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.56/22,925.96 = 9,539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.56x = 22,925.96 × 9,539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.56x = 218,704,488.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,704,488.02/16,612.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.01

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