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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.36, 22,926.36 and 9,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.36, 22,926.36 and 9,161.36 is: 12,642.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.36 : 22,926.36 = 9,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.36/22,926.36 = 9,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.36x = 22,926.36 × 9,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.36x = 210,036,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,036,637.45/16,613.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.63

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