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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.48, 22,948.74 and 9,075.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.48, 22,948.74 and 9,075.97 is: 12,524.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.48 : 22,948.74 = 9,075.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.48/22,948.74 = 9,075.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.48x = 22,948.74 × 9,075.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.48x = 208,282,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,282,104.46/16,629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.87

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