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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.86, 22,951.08 and 9,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.86, 22,951.08 and 9,556.56 is: 13,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.86 : 22,951.08 = 9,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.86/22,951.08 = 9,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.86x = 22,951.08 × 9,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.86x = 219,333,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,333,373.08/16,627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.72

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