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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.92, 22,943.97 and 9,909.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.92, 22,943.97 and 9,909.98 is: 13,677.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.92 : 22,943.97 = 9,909.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.92/22,943.97 = 9,909.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.92x = 22,943.97 × 9,909.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.92x = 227,374,169.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,374,169.10/16,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.53

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