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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.46, 23,180.66 and 9,627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.46, 23,180.66 and 9,627.22 is: 13,285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.46 : 23,180.66 = 9,627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.46/23,180.66 = 9,627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.46x = 23,180.66 × 9,627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.46x = 223,165,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,165,236.22/16,797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.66

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