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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.32, 22,936.53 and 9,548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.32, 22,936.53 and 9,548.74 is: 13,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.32 : 22,936.53 = 9,548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.32/22,936.53 = 9,548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.32x = 22,936.53 × 9,548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.32x = 219,014,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,014,937.60/16,622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.95

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