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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.68, 22,926.28 and 9,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.68, 22,926.28 and 9,059.88 is: 12,502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.68 : 22,926.28 = 9,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.68/22,926.28 = 9,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.68x = 22,926.28 × 9,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.68x = 207,709,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,709,345.65/16,613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.31

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