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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.26, 22,931.46 and 9,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.26, 22,931.46 and 9,063.68 is: 12,507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.26 : 22,931.46 = 9,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.26/22,931.46 = 9,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.26x = 22,931.46 × 9,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.26x = 207,843,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,843,300.72/16,617.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.67

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