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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.63, 22,928.29 and 9,544.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.63, 22,928.29 and 9,544.33 is: 13,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.63 : 22,928.29 = 9,544.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.63/22,928.29 = 9,544.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.63x = 22,928.29 × 9,544.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.63x = 218,835,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,835,166.10/16,615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.44

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