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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,417.93, 22,656.18 and 9,613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,417.93, 22,656.18 and 9,613.44 is: 13,266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,417.93 : 22,656.18 = 9,613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,417.93/22,656.18 = 9,613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,417.93x = 22,656.18 × 9,613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,417.93x = 217,803,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,803,827.06/16,417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.22

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