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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.76, 23,038.02 and 9,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.76, 23,038.02 and 9,622.20 is: 13,278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.76 : 23,038.02 = 9,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.76/23,038.02 = 9,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.76x = 23,038.02 × 9,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.76x = 221,676,436.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,676,436.04/16,694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.20

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