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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.63, 22,944.39 and 9,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.63, 22,944.39 and 9,553.12 is: 13,183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.63 : 22,944.39 = 9,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.63/22,944.39 = 9,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.63x = 22,944.39 × 9,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.63x = 219,190,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,190,511.00/16,625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.89

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