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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.22, 22,932.93 and 9,166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.22, 22,932.93 and 9,166.74 is: 12,649.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.22 : 22,932.93 = 9,166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.22/22,932.93 = 9,166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.22x = 22,932.93 × 9,166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.22x = 210,220,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,220,206.75/16,619.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.22

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