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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.15, 22,962.96 and 9,086.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.15, 22,962.96 and 9,086.18 is: 12,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.15 : 22,962.96 = 9,086.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.15/22,962.96 = 9,086.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.15x = 22,962.96 × 9,086.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.15x = 208,645,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,645,645.30/16,639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.44

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