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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.89, 22,924.92 and 9,059.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.89, 22,924.92 and 9,059.23 is: 12,501.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.89 : 22,924.92 = 9,059.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.89/22,924.92 = 9,059.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.89x = 22,924.92 × 9,059.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.89x = 207,682,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,682,123.01/16,612.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.26

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