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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.62, 22,925.94 and 9,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.62, 22,925.94 and 9,442.60 is: 13,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.62 : 22,925.94 = 9,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.62/22,925.94 = 9,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.62x = 22,925.94 × 9,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.62x = 216,480,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,480,481.04/16,613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.30

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