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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.25, 22,935.29 and 9,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.25, 22,935.29 and 9,167.25 is: 12,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.25 : 22,935.29 = 9,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.25/22,935.29 = 9,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.25x = 22,935.29 × 9,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.25x = 210,253,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,253,491.42/16,619.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.20

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