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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.65, 22,965.03 and 9,087.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.65, 22,965.03 and 9,087.68 is: 12,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.65 : 22,965.03 = 9,087.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.65/22,965.03 = 9,087.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.65x = 22,965.03 × 9,087.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.65x = 208,698,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,698,901.24/16,640.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.51

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