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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.89, 22,974.26 and 9,094.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.89, 22,974.26 and 9,094.46 is: 12,550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.89 : 22,974.26 = 9,094.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.89/22,974.26 = 9,094.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.89x = 22,974.26 × 9,094.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.89x = 208,938,328.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,938,328.26/16,647.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.44

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