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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.88, 22,970.01 and 9,091.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.88, 22,970.01 and 9,091.09 is: 12,545.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.88 : 22,970.01 = 9,091.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.88/22,970.01 = 9,091.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.88x = 22,970.01 × 9,091.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.88x = 208,822,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,822,428.21/16,644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.75

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