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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.95, 22,940.65 and 9,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.95, 22,940.65 and 9,912.20 is: 13,676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.95 : 22,940.65 = 9,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.95/22,940.65 = 9,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.95x = 22,940.65 × 9,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.95x = 227,392,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,392,208.62/16,625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.95

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