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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.93, 22,921.02 and 9,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.93, 22,921.02 and 9,534.20 is: 13,158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.93 : 22,921.02 = 9,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.93/22,921.02 = 9,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.93x = 22,921.02 × 9,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.93x = 218,533,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,533,474.28/16,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.39

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