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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.63, 22,944.42 and 9,073.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.63, 22,944.42 and 9,073.11 is: 12,520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.63 : 22,944.42 = 9,073.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.63/22,944.42 = 9,073.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.63x = 22,944.42 × 9,073.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.63x = 208,177,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,177,246.55/16,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.71

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