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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.32, 22,969.01 and 9,090.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.32, 22,969.01 and 9,090.63 is: 12,544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.32 : 22,969.01 = 9,090.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.32/22,969.01 = 9,090.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.32x = 22,969.01 × 9,090.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.32x = 208,802,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,802,730.18/16,644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.98

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