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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.04, 22,943.94 and 9,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.04, 22,943.94 and 9,174.04 is: 12,660.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.04 : 22,943.94 = 9,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.04/22,943.94 = 9,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.04x = 22,943.94 × 9,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.04x = 210,488,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,488,623.32/16,626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.18

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