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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,643.63, 22,967.19 and 9,088.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,643.63, 22,967.19 and 9,088.43 is: 12,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,643.63 : 22,967.19 = 9,088.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,643.63/22,967.19 = 9,088.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,643.63x = 22,967.19 × 9,088.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,643.63x = 208,735,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,735,583.78/16,643.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.47

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