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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.39, 22,923.57 and 9,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.39, 22,923.57 and 9,444.58 is: 13,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.39 : 22,923.57 = 9,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.39/22,923.57 = 9,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.39x = 22,923.57 × 9,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.39x = 216,503,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,503,490.75/16,615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.30

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