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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.67, 22,947.77 and 9,912.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.67, 22,947.77 and 9,912.73 is: 13,681.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.67 : 22,947.77 = 9,912.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.67/22,947.77 = 9,912.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.67x = 22,947.77 × 9,912.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.67x = 227,475,048.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,475,048.11/16,626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.34

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