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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.79, 22,945.18 and 9,910.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.79, 22,945.18 and 9,910.86 is: 13,678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.79 : 22,945.18 = 9,910.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.79/22,945.18 = 9,910.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.79x = 22,945.18 × 9,910.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.79x = 227,406,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,406,466.65/16,624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.76

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