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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.96, 22,969.92 and 9,091.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.96, 22,969.92 and 9,091.29 is: 12,545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.96 : 22,969.92 = 9,091.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.96/22,969.92 = 9,091.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.96x = 22,969.92 × 9,091.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.96x = 208,826,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,826,204.00/16,644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,545.91

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