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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.27, 22,948.69 and 9,075.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.27, 22,948.69 and 9,075.67 is: 12,524.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.27 : 22,948.69 = 9,075.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.27/22,948.69 = 9,075.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.27x = 22,948.69 × 9,075.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.27x = 208,274,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,274,737.37/16,629.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.59

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