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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,606.98, 22,916.97 and 9,533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,606.98, 22,916.97 and 9,533.25 is: 13,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,606.98 : 22,916.97 = 9,533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,606.98/22,916.97 = 9,533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,606.98x = 22,916.97 × 9,533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,606.98x = 218,473,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,473,204.25/16,606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.50

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