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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.88, 22,946.29 and 9,554.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.88, 22,946.29 and 9,554.15 is: 13,184.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.88 : 22,946.29 = 9,554.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.88/22,946.29 = 9,554.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.88x = 22,946.29 × 9,554.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.88x = 219,232,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,232,330.08/16,627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.62

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