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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,631.93, 22,952.14 and 9,078.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,631.93, 22,952.14 and 9,078.43 is: 12,528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,631.93 : 22,952.14 = 9,078.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,631.93/22,952.14 = 9,078.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,631.93x = 22,952.14 × 9,078.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,631.93x = 208,369,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,369,410.37/16,631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.27

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