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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.54, 22,943.45 and 9,909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.54, 22,943.45 and 9,909.60 is: 13,677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.54 : 22,943.45 = 9,909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.54/22,943.45 = 9,909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.54x = 22,943.45 × 9,909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.54x = 227,360,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,360,350.86/16,623.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.01

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