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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.41, 22,949.75 and 9,557.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.41, 22,949.75 and 9,557.93 is: 13,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.41 : 22,949.75 = 9,557.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.41/22,949.75 = 9,557.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.41x = 22,949.75 × 9,557.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.41x = 219,352,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,352,185.29/16,627.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,192.20

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