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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.15, 22,949.40 and 9,557.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.15, 22,949.40 and 9,557.68 is: 13,191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.15 : 22,949.40 = 9,557.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.15/22,949.40 = 9,557.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.15x = 22,949.40 × 9,557.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.15x = 219,342,906.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,342,906.65/16,627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,191.86

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