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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.28, 22,975.95 and 9,197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.28, 22,975.95 and 9,197.28 is: 12,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.28 : 22,975.95 = 9,197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.28/22,975.95 = 9,197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.28x = 22,975.95 × 9,197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.28x = 211,316,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,316,245.42/16,649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,692.22

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