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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.56, 22,947.22 and 9,074.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.56, 22,947.22 and 9,074.83 is: 12,523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.56 : 22,947.22 = 9,074.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.56/22,947.22 = 9,074.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.56x = 22,947.22 × 9,074.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.56x = 208,242,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,242,025.54/16,628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.16

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