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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.63, 22,941.63 and 9,551.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.63, 22,941.63 and 9,551.12 is: 13,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.63 : 22,941.63 = 9,551.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.63/22,941.63 = 9,551.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.63x = 22,941.63 × 9,551.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.63x = 219,118,146.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,118,146.42/16,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.13

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