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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.26, 22,935.96 and 9,546.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.26, 22,935.96 and 9,546.19 is: 13,173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.26 : 22,935.96 = 9,546.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.26/22,935.96 = 9,546.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.26x = 22,935.96 × 9,546.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.26x = 218,950,974.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,950,974.65/16,620.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,173.74

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