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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.99, 22,961.69 and 9,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.99, 22,961.69 and 9,085.32 is: 12,537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.99 : 22,961.69 = 9,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.99/22,961.69 = 9,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.99x = 22,961.69 × 9,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.99x = 208,614,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,614,266.70/16,638.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.68

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