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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.67, 22,926.84 and 9,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.67, 22,926.84 and 9,060.01 is: 12,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.67 : 22,926.84 = 9,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.67/22,926.84 = 9,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.67x = 22,926.84 × 9,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.67x = 207,717,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,717,399.67/16,613.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.80

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