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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,646.62, 22,969.29 and 9,476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,646.62, 22,969.29 and 9,476.11 is: 13,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,646.62 : 22,969.29 = 9,476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,646.62/22,969.29 = 9,476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,646.62x = 22,969.29 × 9,476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,646.62x = 217,659,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,659,518.66/16,646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.30

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