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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.44, 22,976.11 and 9,095.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.44, 22,976.11 and 9,095.78 is: 12,552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.44 : 22,976.11 = 9,095.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.44/22,976.11 = 9,095.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.44x = 22,976.11 × 9,095.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.44x = 208,985,641.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,985,641.82/16,649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.11

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