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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.14, 22,973.34 and 9,935.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.14, 22,973.34 and 9,935.58 is: 13,704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.14 : 22,973.34 = 9,935.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.14/22,973.34 = 9,935.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.14x = 22,973.34 × 9,935.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.14x = 228,253,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,253,395.73/16,655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.69

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