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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.66, 22,965.12 and 9,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.66, 22,965.12 and 9,088.14 is: 12,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.66 : 22,965.12 = 9,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.66/22,965.12 = 9,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.66x = 22,965.12 × 9,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.66x = 208,710,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,710,225.68/16,641.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.43

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