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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.29, 22,966.75 and 9,088.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.29, 22,966.75 and 9,088.68 is: 12,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.29 : 22,966.75 = 9,088.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.29/22,966.75 = 9,088.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.29x = 22,966.75 × 9,088.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.29x = 208,737,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,737,441.39/16,642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.59

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