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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.56, 22,962.48 and 9,187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.56, 22,962.48 and 9,187.56 is: 12,678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.56 : 22,962.48 = 9,187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.56/22,962.48 = 9,187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.56x = 22,962.48 × 9,187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.56x = 210,969,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,969,162.75/16,639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.77

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