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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.25, 22,942.85 and 9,173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.25, 22,942.85 and 9,173.25 is: 12,659.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.25 : 22,942.85 = 9,173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.25/22,942.85 = 9,173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.25x = 22,942.85 × 9,173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.25x = 210,460,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,460,452.90/16,625.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.09

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