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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.44, 22,946.53 and 9,074.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.44, 22,946.53 and 9,074.58 is: 12,522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.44 : 22,946.53 = 9,074.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.44/22,946.53 = 9,074.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.44x = 22,946.53 × 9,074.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.44x = 208,230,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,230,122.21/16,628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.53

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