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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.14, 22,965.22 and 9,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.14, 22,965.22 and 9,088.35 is: 12,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.14 : 22,965.22 = 9,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.14/22,965.22 = 9,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.14x = 22,965.22 × 9,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.14x = 208,715,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,715,957.19/16,642.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.41

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