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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.03, 22,932.15 and 9,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.03, 22,932.15 and 9,064.20 is: 12,508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.03 : 22,932.15 = 9,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.03/22,932.15 = 9,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.03x = 22,932.15 × 9,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.03x = 207,861,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,861,646.03/16,618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.20

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