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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,648.94, 22,975.42 and 9,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,648.94, 22,975.42 and 9,095.28 is: 12,551.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,648.94 : 22,975.42 = 9,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,648.94/22,975.42 = 9,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,648.94x = 22,975.42 × 9,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,648.94x = 208,967,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,967,878.02/16,648.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.42

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