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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.68, 22,969.84 and 9,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.68, 22,969.84 and 9,091.24 is: 12,546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.68 : 22,969.84 = 9,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.68/22,969.84 = 9,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.68x = 22,969.84 × 9,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.68x = 208,824,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,824,328.20/16,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.01

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