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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.52, 22,951.48 and 9,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.52, 22,951.48 and 9,179.52 is: 12,667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.52 : 22,951.48 = 9,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.52/22,951.48 = 9,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.52x = 22,951.48 × 9,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.52x = 210,683,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,683,569.69/16,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.73

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