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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.25, 22,936.67 and 9,168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.25, 22,936.67 and 9,168.25 is: 12,652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.25 : 22,936.67 = 9,168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.25/22,936.67 = 9,168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.25x = 22,936.67 × 9,168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.25x = 210,289,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,289,124.73/16,620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.58

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