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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.08, 22,944.65 and 9,073.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.08, 22,944.65 and 9,073.22 is: 12,520.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.08 : 22,944.65 = 9,073.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.08/22,944.65 = 9,073.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.08x = 22,944.65 × 9,073.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.08x = 208,181,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,181,857.27/16,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.65

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