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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.66, 22,932.38 and 9,545.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.66, 22,932.38 and 9,545.45 is: 13,172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.66 : 22,932.38 = 9,545.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.66/22,932.38 = 9,545.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.66x = 22,932.38 × 9,545.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.66x = 218,899,795.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,899,795.87/16,617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.72

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