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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.12, 22,975.60 and 9,197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.12, 22,975.60 and 9,197.12 is: 12,691.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.12 : 22,975.60 = 9,197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.12/22,975.60 = 9,197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.12x = 22,975.60 × 9,197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.12x = 211,309,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,309,350.27/16,649.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,691.92

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