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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.93, 22,947.47 and 9,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.93, 22,947.47 and 9,553.20 is: 13,184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.93 : 22,947.47 = 9,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.93/22,947.47 = 9,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.93x = 22,947.47 × 9,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.93x = 219,221,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,221,770.40/16,626.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.74

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