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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.65, 22,941.20 and 9,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.65, 22,941.20 and 9,070.40 is: 12,517.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.65 : 22,941.20 = 9,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.65/22,941.20 = 9,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.65x = 22,941.20 × 9,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.65x = 208,085,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,085,940.51/16,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.46

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