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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.85, 22,947.69 and 9,554.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.85, 22,947.69 and 9,554.89 is: 13,184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.85 : 22,947.69 = 9,554.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.85/22,947.69 = 9,554.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.85x = 22,947.69 × 9,554.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.85x = 219,262,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,262,653.70/16,629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,184.88

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