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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.12, 22,954.68 and 9,560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.12, 22,954.68 and 9,560.88 is: 13,192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.12 : 22,954.68 = 9,560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.12/22,954.68 = 9,560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.12x = 22,954.68 × 9,560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.12x = 219,466,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,466,940.92/16,635.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,192.99

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