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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.74, 22,941.78 and 9,070.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.74, 22,941.78 and 9,070.79 is: 12,517.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.74 : 22,941.78 = 9,070.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.74/22,941.78 = 9,070.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.74x = 22,941.78 × 9,070.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.74x = 208,099,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,099,970.91/16,624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.48

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