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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.31, 22,947.20 and 9,074.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.31, 22,947.20 and 9,074.70 is: 12,523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.31 : 22,947.20 = 9,074.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.31/22,947.20 = 9,074.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.31x = 22,947.20 × 9,074.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.31x = 208,238,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,238,955.84/16,628.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.16

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