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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.54, 22,950.36 and 9,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.54, 22,950.36 and 9,914.60 is: 13,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.54 : 22,950.36 = 9,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.54/22,950.36 = 9,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.54x = 22,950.36 × 9,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.54x = 227,543,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,543,639.26/16,628.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.92

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