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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.25, 22,966.48 and 9,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.25, 22,966.48 and 9,088.80 is: 12,542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.25 : 22,966.48 = 9,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.25/22,966.48 = 9,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.25x = 22,966.48 × 9,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.25x = 208,737,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,737,777.51/16,642.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.64

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