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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.92, 22,940.60 and 9,912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.92, 22,940.60 and 9,912.16 is: 13,676.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.92 : 22,940.60 = 9,912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.92/22,940.60 = 9,912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.92x = 22,940.60 × 9,912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.92x = 227,390,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,390,897.70/16,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.89

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