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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.43, 22,964.82 and 9,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.43, 22,964.82 and 9,088 is: 12,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.43 : 22,964.82 = 9,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.43/22,964.82 = 9,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.43x = 22,964.82 × 9,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.43x = 208,704,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,704,284.16/16,641.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.25

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