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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.70, 22,940.73 and 9,070.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.70, 22,940.73 and 9,070.07 is: 12,516.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.70 : 22,940.73 = 9,070.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.70/22,940.73 = 9,070.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.70x = 22,940.73 × 9,070.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.70x = 208,073,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,073,912.25/16,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.70

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