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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,613.73, 22,926.66 and 9,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,613.73, 22,926.66 and 9,060.12 is: 12,502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,613.73 : 22,926.66 = 9,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,613.73/22,926.66 = 9,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,613.73x = 22,926.66 × 9,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,613.73x = 207,718,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,718,290.80/16,613.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.81

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