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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.28, 22,943.36 and 9,551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.28, 22,943.36 and 9,551.56 is: 13,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.28 : 22,943.36 = 9,551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.28/22,943.36 = 9,551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.28x = 22,943.36 × 9,551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.28x = 219,144,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,144,879.64/16,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.42

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