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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.54, 22,962.14 and 9,086.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.54, 22,962.14 and 9,086.08 is: 12,538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.54 : 22,962.14 = 9,086.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.54/22,962.14 = 9,086.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.54x = 22,962.14 × 9,086.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.54x = 208,635,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,635,841.01/16,639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.56

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