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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.43, 22,950.18 and 9,914.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.43, 22,950.18 and 9,914.49 is: 13,683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.43 : 22,950.18 = 9,914.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.43/22,950.18 = 9,914.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.43x = 22,950.18 × 9,914.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.43x = 227,539,330.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,539,330.11/16,628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.75

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