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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.54, 22,960.02 and 9,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.54, 22,960.02 and 9,921.60 is: 13,693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.54 : 22,960.02 = 9,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.54/22,960.02 = 9,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.54x = 22,960.02 × 9,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.54x = 227,800,134.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,800,134.43/16,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.58

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