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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.64, 22,943.44 and 9,072.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.64, 22,943.44 and 9,072.12 is: 12,519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.64 : 22,943.44 = 9,072.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.64/22,943.44 = 9,072.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.64x = 22,943.44 × 9,072.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.64x = 208,145,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,145,640.89/16,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.56

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