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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.95, 22,933.04 and 9,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.95, 22,933.04 and 9,064.28 is: 12,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.95 : 22,933.04 = 9,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.95/22,933.04 = 9,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.95x = 22,933.04 × 9,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.95x = 207,871,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,871,369.82/16,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.85

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