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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.07, 22,961.76 and 9,085.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.07, 22,961.76 and 9,085.33 is: 12,537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.07 : 22,961.76 = 9,085.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.07/22,961.76 = 9,085.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.07x = 22,961.76 × 9,085.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.07x = 208,615,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,615,166.98/16,639.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.67

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