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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.72, 22,942.86 and 9,173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.72, 22,942.86 and 9,173.72 is: 12,659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.72 : 22,942.86 = 9,173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.72/22,942.86 = 9,173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.72x = 22,942.86 × 9,173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.72x = 210,471,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,471,373.64/16,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.38

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