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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.75, 22,973.90 and 9,195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.75, 22,973.90 and 9,195.75 is: 12,690.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.75 : 22,973.90 = 9,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.75/22,973.90 = 9,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.75x = 22,973.90 × 9,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.75x = 211,262,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,262,194.95/16,647.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.14

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