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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.17, 22,940.63 and 9,548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.17, 22,940.63 and 9,548.58 is: 13,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.17 : 22,940.63 = 9,548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.17/22,940.63 = 9,548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.17x = 22,940.63 × 9,548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.17x = 219,050,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,050,278.36/16,622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.20

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