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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.62, 22,972.68 and 9,933.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.62, 22,972.68 and 9,933.93 is: 13,706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.62 : 22,972.68 = 9,933.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.62/22,972.68 = 9,933.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.62x = 22,972.68 × 9,933.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.62x = 228,208,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,208,995.03/16,649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.56

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