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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.20, 22,976.04 and 9,095.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.20, 22,976.04 and 9,095.55 is: 12,551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.20 : 22,976.04 = 9,095.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.20/22,976.04 = 9,095.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.20x = 22,976.04 × 9,095.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.20x = 208,979,720.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,979,720.62/16,649.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.94

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