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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.56, 22,964.82 and 9,927.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.56, 22,964.82 and 9,927.88 is: 13,703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.56 : 22,964.82 = 9,927.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.56/22,964.82 = 9,927.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.56x = 22,964.82 × 9,927.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.56x = 227,991,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,991,977.18/16,637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.45

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