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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.20, 22,926.30 and 9,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.20, 22,926.30 and 9,161.20 is: 12,642.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.20 : 22,926.30 = 9,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.20/22,926.30 = 9,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.20x = 22,926.30 × 9,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.20x = 210,032,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,032,419.56/16,613.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.50

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