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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,641.97, 22,965.97 and 9,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,641.97, 22,965.97 and 9,088.38 is: 12,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,641.97 : 22,965.97 = 9,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,641.97/22,965.97 = 9,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,641.97x = 22,965.97 × 9,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,641.97x = 208,723,462.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,723,462.43/16,641.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.99

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