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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.27, 22,944.21 and 9,072.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.27, 22,944.21 and 9,072.59 is: 12,520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.27 : 22,944.21 = 9,072.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.27/22,944.21 = 9,072.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.27x = 22,944.21 × 9,072.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.27x = 208,163,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,163,295.48/16,626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.14

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