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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.59, 22,946.36 and 9,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.59, 22,946.36 and 9,457.34 is: 13,051.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.59 : 22,946.36 = 9,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.59/22,946.36 = 9,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.59x = 22,946.36 × 9,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.59x = 217,011,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,011,366.26/16,627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.28

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