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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.17, 22,948.46 and 9,913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.17, 22,948.46 and 9,913.23 is: 13,682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.17 : 22,948.46 = 9,913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.17/22,948.46 = 9,913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.17x = 22,948.46 × 9,913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.17x = 227,493,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,493,362.13/16,627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.03

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