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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.59, 22,930.17 and 9,905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.59, 22,930.17 and 9,905.04 is: 13,661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.59 : 22,930.17 = 9,905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.59/22,930.17 = 9,905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.59x = 22,930.17 × 9,905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.59x = 227,124,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,124,251.06/16,624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,661.95

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