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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.91, 22,952.02 and 9,918.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.91, 22,952.02 and 9,918.80 is: 13,683.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.91 : 22,952.02 = 9,918.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.91/22,952.02 = 9,918.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.91x = 22,952.02 × 9,918.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.91x = 227,656,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,656,438.60/16,637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,683.00

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