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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,645.32, 22,970.52 and 9,193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,645.32, 22,970.52 and 9,193.32 is: 12,686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,645.32 : 22,970.52 = 9,193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,645.32/22,970.52 = 9,193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,645.32x = 22,970.52 × 9,193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,645.32x = 211,175,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,175,340.93/16,645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.77

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