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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.17, 22,928.02 and 9,444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.17, 22,928.02 and 9,444.09 is: 13,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.17 : 22,928.02 = 9,444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.17/22,928.02 = 9,444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.17x = 22,928.02 × 9,444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.17x = 216,534,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,534,238.20/16,615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,032.32

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