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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.63, 22,945.80 and 9,074.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.63, 22,945.80 and 9,074.11 is: 12,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.63 : 22,945.80 = 9,074.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.63/22,945.80 = 9,074.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.63x = 22,945.80 × 9,074.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.63x = 208,212,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,212,713.24/16,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.09

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