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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.87, 22,949.24 and 9,177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.87, 22,949.24 and 9,177.87 is: 12,665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.87 : 22,949.24 = 9,177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.87/22,949.24 = 9,177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.87x = 22,949.24 × 9,177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.87x = 210,625,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,625,141.32/16,629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.47

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