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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.37, 22,961.96 and 9,085.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.37, 22,961.96 and 9,085.41 is: 12,537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.37 : 22,961.96 = 9,085.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.37/22,961.96 = 9,085.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.37x = 22,961.96 × 9,085.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.37x = 208,618,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,618,821.00/16,639.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.66

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