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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.38, 22,926.46 and 9,161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.38, 22,926.46 and 9,161.38 is: 12,642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.38 : 22,926.46 = 9,161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.38/22,926.46 = 9,161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.38x = 22,926.46 × 9,161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.38x = 210,038,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,038,012.11/16,613.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,642.70

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