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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.65, 22,948.71 and 9,557.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.65, 22,948.71 and 9,557.18 is: 13,191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.65 : 22,948.71 = 9,557.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.65/22,948.71 = 9,557.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.65x = 22,948.71 × 9,557.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.65x = 219,324,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,324,837.49/16,626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,191.17

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