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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.93, 22,946.09 and 9,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.93, 22,946.09 and 9,552.20 is: 13,183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.93 : 22,946.09 = 9,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.93/22,946.09 = 9,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.93x = 22,946.09 × 9,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.93x = 219,185,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,185,478.41/16,625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.36

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