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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.08, 22,961.85 and 9,469.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.08, 22,961.85 and 9,469.02 is: 13,067.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.08 : 22,961.85 = 9,469.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.08/22,961.85 = 9,469.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.08x = 22,961.85 × 9,469.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.08x = 217,426,216.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,426,216.89/16,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,067.20

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