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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.03, 22,941.38 and 9,908.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.03, 22,941.38 and 9,908.10 is: 13,674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.03 : 22,941.38 = 9,908.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.03/22,941.38 = 9,908.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.03x = 22,941.38 × 9,908.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.03x = 227,305,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,305,511.95/16,622.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.95

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