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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,619.72, 22,933.62 and 9,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,619.72, 22,933.62 and 9,167.24 is: 12,649.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,619.72 : 22,933.62 = 9,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,619.72/22,933.62 = 9,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,619.72x = 22,933.62 × 9,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,619.72x = 210,237,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,237,998.61/16,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.91

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