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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.68, 22,929.30 and 9,163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.68, 22,929.30 and 9,163.68 is: 12,645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.68 : 22,929.30 = 9,163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.68/22,929.30 = 9,163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.68x = 22,929.30 × 9,163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.68x = 210,116,767.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,116,767.82/16,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,645.69

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