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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.31, 23,040.64 and 9,622.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.31, 23,040.64 and 9,622.19 is: 13,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.31 : 23,040.64 = 9,622.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.31/23,040.64 = 9,622.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.31x = 23,040.64 × 9,622.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.31x = 221,701,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,701,415.80/16,695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.26

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