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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,648.20, 22,974.77 and 9,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,648.20, 22,974.77 and 9,094.48 is: 12,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,648.20 : 22,974.77 = 9,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,648.20/22,974.77 = 9,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,648.20x = 22,974.77 × 9,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,648.20x = 208,943,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,943,551.57/16,648.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.52

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