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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.74, 22,944.14 and 9,073.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.74, 22,944.14 and 9,073.39 is: 12,520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.74 : 22,944.14 = 9,073.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.74/22,944.14 = 9,073.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.74x = 22,944.14 × 9,073.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.74x = 208,181,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,181,143.76/16,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.86

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