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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.96, 22,961.60 and 9,928.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.96, 22,961.60 and 9,928.88 is: 13,701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.96 : 22,961.60 = 9,928.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.96/22,961.60 = 9,928.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.96x = 22,961.60 × 9,928.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.96x = 227,982,971.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,982,971.01/16,638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.76

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