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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.22, 23,011.76 and 9,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.22, 23,011.76 and 9,122.24 is: 12,588.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.22 : 23,011.76 = 9,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.22/23,011.76 = 9,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.22x = 23,011.76 × 9,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.22x = 209,918,797.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,918,797.54/16,675.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,588.67

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