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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.60, 22,970.46 and 9,091.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.60, 22,970.46 and 9,091.62 is: 12,546.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.60 : 22,970.46 = 9,091.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.60/22,970.46 = 9,091.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.60x = 22,970.46 × 9,091.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.60x = 208,838,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,838,693.55/16,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.93

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