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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.50, 22,935.34 and 9,065.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.50, 22,935.34 and 9,065.96 is: 12,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.50 : 22,935.34 = 9,065.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.50/22,935.34 = 9,065.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.50x = 22,935.34 × 9,065.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.50x = 207,930,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,930,737.68/16,619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,511.25

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