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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.99, 22,945.36 and 9,073.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.99, 22,945.36 and 9,073.34 is: 12,521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.99 : 22,945.36 = 9,073.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.99/22,945.36 = 9,073.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.99x = 22,945.36 × 9,073.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.99x = 208,190,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,190,937.98/16,626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.26

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