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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.79, 22,948.19 and 9,458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.79, 22,948.19 and 9,458.74 is: 13,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.79 : 22,948.19 = 9,458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.79/22,948.19 = 9,458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.79x = 22,948.19 × 9,458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.79x = 217,060,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,060,800.65/16,629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.53

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