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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.79, 22,950.27 and 9,077.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.79, 22,950.27 and 9,077.24 is: 12,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.79 : 22,950.27 = 9,077.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.79/22,950.27 = 9,077.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.79x = 22,950.27 × 9,077.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.79x = 208,325,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,325,166.23/16,630.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.48

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