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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.58, 22,951.77 and 9,555.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.58, 22,951.77 and 9,555.85 is: 13,188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.58 : 22,951.77 = 9,555.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.58/22,951.77 = 9,555.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.58x = 22,951.77 × 9,555.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.58x = 219,323,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,323,671.35/16,629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,188.77

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