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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,629.98, 22,948.94 and 9,076.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,629.98, 22,948.94 and 9,076.32 is: 12,525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,629.98 : 22,948.94 = 9,076.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,629.98/22,948.94 = 9,076.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,629.98x = 22,948.94 × 9,076.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,629.98x = 208,291,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,291,945.79/16,629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,525.09

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