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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.20, 22,942.44 and 9,551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.20, 22,942.44 and 9,551.44 is: 13,180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.20 : 22,942.44 = 9,551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.20/22,942.44 = 9,551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.20x = 22,942.44 × 9,551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.20x = 219,133,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,133,339.11/16,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.79

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