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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621, 22,935.18 and 9,548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621, 22,935.18 and 9,548.44 is: 13,175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621 : 22,935.18 = 9,548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621/22,935.18 = 9,548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621x = 22,935.18 × 9,548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621x = 218,995,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,995,190.12/16,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.81

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