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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.11, 22,928.77 and 9,163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.11, 22,928.77 and 9,163.11 is: 12,645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.11 : 22,928.77 = 9,163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.11/22,928.77 = 9,163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.11x = 22,928.77 × 9,163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.11x = 210,098,841.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,098,841.67/16,615.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.05

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