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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.41, 22,955.28 and 9,561.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.41, 22,955.28 and 9,561.94 is: 13,197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.41 : 22,955.28 = 9,561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.41/22,955.28 = 9,561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.41x = 22,955.28 × 9,561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.41x = 219,497,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,497,010.04/16,631.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.74

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