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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.39, 22,937.88 and 9,548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.39, 22,937.88 and 9,548.46 is: 13,175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.39 : 22,937.88 = 9,548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.39/22,937.88 = 9,548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.39x = 22,937.88 × 9,548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.39x = 219,021,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,021,429.66/16,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,175.50

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