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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.94, 22,949.38 and 9,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.94, 22,949.38 and 9,555.92 is: 13,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.94 : 22,949.38 = 9,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.94/22,949.38 = 9,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.94x = 22,949.38 × 9,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.94x = 219,302,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,302,439.33/16,629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,187.21

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