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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.83, 22,949.36 and 9,919.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.83, 22,949.36 and 9,919.27 is: 13,688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.83 : 22,949.36 = 9,919.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.83/22,949.36 = 9,919.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.83x = 22,949.36 × 9,919.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.83x = 227,640,898.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,640,898.17/16,629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.71

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