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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.95, 22,929.55 and 9,062.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.95, 22,929.55 and 9,062.29 is: 12,505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.95 : 22,929.55 = 9,062.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.95/22,929.55 = 9,062.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.95x = 22,929.55 × 9,062.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.95x = 207,794,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,794,231.67/16,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.71

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