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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.23, 22,945.55 and 9,553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.23, 22,945.55 and 9,553.64 is: 13,184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.23 : 22,945.55 = 9,553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.23/22,945.55 = 9,553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.23x = 22,945.55 × 9,553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.23x = 219,213,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,213,361.81/16,627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.00

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