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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.72, 22,925.17 and 9,901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.72, 22,925.17 and 9,901.17 is: 13,656.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.72 : 22,925.17 = 9,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.72/22,925.17 = 9,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.72x = 22,925.17 × 9,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.72x = 226,986,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,986,005.45/16,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.81

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