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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.55, 22,932.13 and 9,063.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.55, 22,932.13 and 9,063.74 is: 12,507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.55 : 22,932.13 = 9,063.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.55/22,932.13 = 9,063.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.55x = 22,932.13 × 9,063.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.55x = 207,850,863.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,850,863.97/16,617.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.91

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