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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.33, 22,943.62 and 9,072.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.33, 22,943.62 and 9,072.47 is: 12,519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.33 : 22,943.62 = 9,072.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.33/22,943.62 = 9,072.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.33x = 22,943.62 × 9,072.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.33x = 208,155,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,155,241.44/16,626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.62

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