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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.56, 22,929.45 and 9,543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.56, 22,929.45 and 9,543.26 is: 13,170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.56 : 22,929.45 = 9,543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.56/22,929.45 = 9,543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.56x = 22,929.45 × 9,543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.56x = 218,821,703.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,821,703.01/16,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.48

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