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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.04, 22,942.56 and 9,173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.04, 22,942.56 and 9,173.04 is: 12,658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.04 : 22,942.56 = 9,173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.04/22,942.56 = 9,173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.04x = 22,942.56 × 9,173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.04x = 210,453,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,453,020.58/16,625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.80

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