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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.66, 22,952.87 and 9,560.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.66, 22,952.87 and 9,560.19 is: 13,195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.66 : 22,952.87 = 9,560.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.66/22,952.87 = 9,560.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.66x = 22,952.87 × 9,560.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.66x = 219,433,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,433,750.44/16,629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.32

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