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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.98, 22,944.80 and 9,073.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.98, 22,944.80 and 9,073.32 is: 12,520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.98 : 22,944.80 = 9,073.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.98/22,944.80 = 9,073.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.98x = 22,944.80 × 9,073.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.98x = 208,185,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,185,467.37/16,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.95

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