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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.68, 22,936.44 and 9,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.68, 22,936.44 and 9,547.44 is: 13,174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.68 : 22,936.44 = 9,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.68/22,936.44 = 9,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.68x = 22,936.44 × 9,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.68x = 218,984,284.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,984,284.71/16,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,174.62

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