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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.93, 22,932.82 and 9,064.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.93, 22,932.82 and 9,064.42 is: 12,508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.93 : 22,932.82 = 9,064.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.93/22,932.82 = 9,064.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.93x = 22,932.82 × 9,064.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.93x = 207,872,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,872,764.27/16,617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.94

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