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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.50, 22,944.57 and 9,174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.50, 22,944.57 and 9,174.50 is: 12,660.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.50 : 22,944.57 = 9,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.50/22,944.57 = 9,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.50x = 22,944.57 × 9,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.50x = 210,504,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,504,957.47/16,626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.81

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