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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.54, 22,948.56 and 9,075.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.54, 22,948.56 and 9,075.99 is: 12,524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.54 : 22,948.56 = 9,075.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.54/22,948.56 = 9,075.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.54x = 22,948.56 × 9,075.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.54x = 208,280,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,280,901.07/16,629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.75

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