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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.81, 22,948.23 and 9,075.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.81, 22,948.23 and 9,075.62 is: 12,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.81 : 22,948.23 = 9,075.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.81/22,948.23 = 9,075.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.81x = 22,948.23 × 9,075.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.81x = 208,269,415.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,269,415.15/16,628.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.62

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