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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.54, 22,957.26 and 9,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.54, 22,957.26 and 9,919.60 is: 13,690.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.54 : 22,957.26 = 9,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.54/22,957.26 = 9,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.54x = 22,957.26 × 9,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.54x = 227,726,836.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,726,836.30/16,633.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,690.82

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