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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.92, 22,965.72 and 9,931.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.92, 22,965.72 and 9,931.88 is: 13,705.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.92 : 22,965.72 = 9,931.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.92/22,965.72 = 9,931.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.92x = 22,965.72 × 9,931.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.92x = 228,092,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,092,775.15/16,641.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,705.92

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