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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.81, 22,946.51 and 9,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.81, 22,946.51 and 9,074.20 is: 12,522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.81 : 22,946.51 = 9,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.81/22,946.51 = 9,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.81x = 22,946.51 × 9,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.81x = 208,221,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,221,060.94/16,627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.46

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