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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.12, 22,945.44 and 9,175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.12, 22,945.44 and 9,175.12 is: 12,661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.12 : 22,945.44 = 9,175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.12/22,945.44 = 9,175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.12x = 22,945.44 × 9,175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.12x = 210,527,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,527,165.45/16,627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,661.67

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