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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.79, 22,940.82 and 9,454.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.79, 22,940.82 and 9,454.95 is: 13,048.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.79 : 22,940.82 = 9,454.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.79/22,940.82 = 9,454.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.79x = 22,940.82 × 9,454.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.79x = 216,904,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,904,306.06/16,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,048.61

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