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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,642.79, 22,967.44 and 9,089.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,642.79, 22,967.44 and 9,089.17 is: 12,543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,642.79 : 22,967.44 = 9,089.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,642.79/22,967.44 = 9,089.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,642.79x = 22,967.44 × 9,089.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,642.79x = 208,754,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,754,966.62/16,642.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.27

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