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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.37, 22,947.63 and 9,075.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.37, 22,947.63 and 9,075.18 is: 12,524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.37 : 22,947.63 = 9,075.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.37/22,947.63 = 9,075.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.37x = 22,947.63 × 9,075.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.37x = 208,253,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,253,827.45/16,628.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.01

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