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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.63, 22,936.06 and 9,547.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.63, 22,936.06 and 9,547.51 is: 13,175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.63 : 22,936.06 = 9,547.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.63/22,936.06 = 9,547.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.63x = 22,936.06 × 9,547.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.63x = 218,982,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,982,262.21/16,620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.33

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