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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.64, 23,455.90 and 9,922.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.64, 23,455.90 and 9,922.88 is: 13,691.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.64 : 23,455.90 = 9,922.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.64/23,455.90 = 9,922.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.64x = 23,455.90 × 9,922.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.64x = 232,750,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,750,080.99/16,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,691.47

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