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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.93, 22,974.48 and 9,094.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.93, 22,974.48 and 9,094.57 is: 12,550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.93 : 22,974.48 = 9,094.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.93/22,974.48 = 9,094.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.93x = 22,974.48 × 9,094.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.93x = 208,942,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,942,959.14/16,647.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.69

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