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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.17, 22,947.08 and 9,912.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.17, 22,947.08 and 9,912.23 is: 13,680.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.17 : 22,947.08 = 9,912.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.17/22,947.08 = 9,912.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.17x = 22,947.08 × 9,912.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.17x = 227,456,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,456,570.49/16,626.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.64

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