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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.44, 22,945.15 and 9,073.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.44, 22,945.15 and 9,073.58 is: 12,521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.44 : 22,945.15 = 9,073.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.44/22,945.15 = 9,073.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.44x = 22,945.15 × 9,073.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.44x = 208,194,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,194,608.77/16,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.15

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