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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.52, 22,936.50 and 9,354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.52, 22,936.50 and 9,354.66 is: 12,908.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.52 : 22,936.50 = 9,354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.52/22,936.50 = 9,354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.52x = 22,936.50 × 9,354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.52x = 214,563,159.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,563,159.09/16,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.76

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