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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.32, 22,950.50 and 9,827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.32, 22,950.50 and 9,827.64 is: 13,564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.32 : 22,950.50 = 9,827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.32/22,950.50 = 9,827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.32x = 22,950.50 × 9,827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.32x = 225,549,251.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,549,251.82/16,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.98

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