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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.67, 22,949.15 and 9,913.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.67, 22,949.15 and 9,913.73 is: 13,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.67 : 22,949.15 = 9,913.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.67/22,949.15 = 9,913.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.67x = 22,949.15 × 9,913.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.67x = 227,511,676.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,511,676.83/16,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.72

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