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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.50, 22,941.84 and 9,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.50, 22,941.84 and 9,172.50 is: 12,658.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.50 : 22,941.84 = 9,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.50/22,941.84 = 9,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.50x = 22,941.84 × 9,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.50x = 210,434,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,434,027.40/16,624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.07

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