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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.56, 22,973.52 and 9,195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.56, 22,973.52 and 9,195.56 is: 12,689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.56 : 22,973.52 = 9,195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.56/22,973.52 = 9,195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.56x = 22,973.52 × 9,195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.56x = 211,254,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,254,381.57/16,647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,689.81

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