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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.60, 22,965.74 and 9,088.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.60, 22,965.74 and 9,088.23 is: 12,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.60 : 22,965.74 = 9,088.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.60/22,965.74 = 9,088.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.60x = 22,965.74 × 9,088.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.60x = 208,717,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,717,927.24/16,641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.94

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