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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.47, 22,936.03 and 9,168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.47, 22,936.03 and 9,168.99 is: 12,652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.47 : 22,936.03 = 9,168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.47/22,936.03 = 9,168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.47x = 22,936.03 × 9,168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.47x = 210,300,229.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,300,229.71/16,621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.32

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