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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.29, 22,955.90 and 9,464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.29, 22,955.90 and 9,464.54 is: 13,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.29 : 22,955.90 = 9,464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.29/22,955.90 = 9,464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.29x = 22,955.90 × 9,464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.29x = 217,266,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,266,871.68/16,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.60

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