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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.45, 23,040.83 and 9,622.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.45, 23,040.83 and 9,622.33 is: 13,279.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.45 : 23,040.83 = 9,622.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.45/23,040.83 = 9,622.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.45x = 23,040.83 × 9,622.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.45x = 221,706,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,706,469.73/16,695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.45

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