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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.68, 22,920.67 and 9,533.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.68, 22,920.67 and 9,533.95 is: 13,158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.68 : 22,920.67 = 9,533.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.68/22,920.67 = 9,533.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.68x = 22,920.67 × 9,533.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.68x = 218,524,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,524,605.29/16,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.04

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