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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.52, 22,947.72 and 9,074.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.52, 22,947.72 and 9,074.88 is: 12,523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.52 : 22,947.72 = 9,074.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.52/22,947.72 = 9,074.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.52x = 22,947.72 × 9,074.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.52x = 208,247,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,247,805.27/16,628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.53

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