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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.96, 22,930.09 and 9,062.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.96, 22,930.09 and 9,062.23 is: 12,505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.96 : 22,930.09 = 9,062.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.96/22,930.09 = 9,062.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.96x = 22,930.09 × 9,062.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.96x = 207,797,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,797,712.51/16,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.91

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