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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,648.68, 22,975.38 and 9,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,648.68, 22,975.38 and 9,095.25 is: 12,551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,648.68 : 22,975.38 = 9,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,648.68/22,975.38 = 9,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,648.68x = 22,975.38 × 9,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,648.68x = 208,966,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,966,824.95/16,648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.56

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