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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.66, 22,948.82 and 9,075.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.66, 22,948.82 and 9,075.96 is: 12,524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.66 : 22,948.82 = 9,075.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.66/22,948.82 = 9,075.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.66x = 22,948.82 × 9,075.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.66x = 208,282,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,282,572.37/16,629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.76

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