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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,618.74, 22,933.93 and 9,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,618.74, 22,933.93 and 9,065.24 is: 12,510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,618.74 : 22,933.93 = 9,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,618.74/22,933.93 = 9,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,618.74x = 22,933.93 × 9,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,618.74x = 207,901,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,901,487.59/16,618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.06

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