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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,616.28, 22,927.82 and 9,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,616.28, 22,927.82 and 9,901.74 is: 13,662.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,616.28 : 22,927.82 = 9,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,616.28/22,927.82 = 9,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,616.28x = 22,927.82 × 9,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,616.28x = 227,025,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,025,312.41/16,616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,662.82

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