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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.69, 22,967.09 and 9,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.69, 22,967.09 and 9,089.24 is: 12,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.69 : 22,967.09 = 9,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.69/22,967.09 = 9,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.69x = 22,967.09 × 9,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.69x = 208,753,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,753,266.91/16,642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.24

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