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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,621.99, 22,937.44 and 9,548.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,621.99, 22,937.44 and 9,548.43 is: 13,176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,621.99 : 22,937.44 = 9,548.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,621.99/22,937.44 = 9,548.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,621.99x = 22,937.44 × 9,548.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,621.99x = 219,016,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,016,540.22/16,621.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.31

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