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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.07, 22,939.80 and 9,549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.07, 22,939.80 and 9,549.47 is: 13,178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.07 : 22,939.80 = 9,549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.07/22,939.80 = 9,549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.07x = 22,939.80 × 9,549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.07x = 219,062,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,062,931.91/16,623.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.25

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