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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.43, 22,948.16 and 9,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.43, 22,948.16 and 9,553.70 is: 13,185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.43 : 22,948.16 = 9,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.43/22,948.16 = 9,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.43x = 22,948.16 × 9,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.43x = 219,239,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,239,673.68/16,627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.43

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