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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.75, 22,946.19 and 9,073.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.75, 22,946.19 and 9,073.92 is: 12,521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.75 : 22,946.19 = 9,073.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.75/22,946.19 = 9,073.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.75x = 22,946.19 × 9,073.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.75x = 208,211,944.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,211,944.39/16,627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.96

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