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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.65, 22,954.23 and 9,561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.65, 22,954.23 and 9,561.18 is: 13,196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.65 : 22,954.23 = 9,561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.65/22,954.23 = 9,561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.65x = 22,954.23 × 9,561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.65x = 219,469,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,469,524.79/16,630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.69

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