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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.93, 22,948.85 and 9,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.93, 22,948.85 and 9,554.20 is: 13,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.93 : 22,948.85 = 9,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.93/22,948.85 = 9,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.93x = 22,948.85 × 9,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.93x = 219,257,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,257,902.67/16,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.12

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