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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544, 22,832.18 and 9,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544, 22,832.18 and 9,093.44 is: 12,549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544 : 22,832.18 = 9,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544/22,832.18 = 9,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544x = 22,832.18 × 9,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544x = 207,623,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,623,058.90/16,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.75

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