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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.56, 22,926.82 and 9,161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.56, 22,926.82 and 9,161.56 is: 12,643.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.56 : 22,926.82 = 9,161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.56/22,926.82 = 9,161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.56x = 22,926.82 × 9,161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.56x = 210,045,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,045,437.04/16,613.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,643.01

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