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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.67, 22,929.35 and 9,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.67, 22,929.35 and 9,061.88 is: 12,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.67 : 22,929.35 = 9,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.67/22,929.35 = 9,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.67x = 22,929.35 × 9,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.67x = 207,782,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,782,858.22/16,615.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.24

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