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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.78, 22,942.76 and 9,071.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.78, 22,942.76 and 9,071.66 is: 12,518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.78 : 22,942.76 = 9,071.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.78/22,942.76 = 9,071.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.78x = 22,942.76 × 9,071.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.78x = 208,128,792.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,128,792.13/16,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,518.44

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