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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,646.63, 22,972.34 and 9,195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,646.63, 22,972.34 and 9,195.11 is: 12,689.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,646.63 : 22,972.34 = 9,195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,646.63/22,972.34 = 9,195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,646.63x = 22,972.34 × 9,195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,646.63x = 211,233,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,233,101.38/16,646.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,689.24

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