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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,643.69, 22,968.47 and 9,090.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,643.69, 22,968.47 and 9,090.24 is: 12,544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,643.69 : 22,968.47 = 9,090.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,643.69/22,968.47 = 9,090.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,643.69x = 22,968.47 × 9,090.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,643.69x = 208,788,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,788,904.73/16,643.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.63

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