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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.29, 22,965.37 and 9,087.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.29, 22,965.37 and 9,087.68 is: 12,541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.29 : 22,965.37 = 9,087.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.29/22,965.37 = 9,087.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.29x = 22,965.37 × 9,087.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.29x = 208,701,818.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,701,818.81/16,641.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.20

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