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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,620.82, 22,936.73 and 9,547.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,620.82, 22,936.73 and 9,547.24 is: 13,175.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,620.82 : 22,936.73 = 9,547.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,620.82/22,936.73 = 9,547.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,620.82x = 22,936.73 × 9,547.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,620.82x = 218,982,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,982,535.69/16,620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.19

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