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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.29, 22,975.01 and 9,935.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.29, 22,975.01 and 9,935.62 is: 13,708.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.29 : 22,975.01 = 9,935.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.29/22,975.01 = 9,935.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.29x = 22,975.01 × 9,935.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.29x = 228,270,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,270,899.00/16,651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.90

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