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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.41, 22,962.04 and 9,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.41, 22,962.04 and 9,085.80 is: 12,538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.41 : 22,962.04 = 9,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.41/22,962.04 = 9,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.41x = 22,962.04 × 9,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.41x = 208,628,503.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,628,503.03/16,639.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.22

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