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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.49, 22,976.19 and 9,095.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.49, 22,976.19 and 9,095.73 is: 12,552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.49 : 22,976.19 = 9,095.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.49/22,976.19 = 9,095.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.49x = 22,976.19 × 9,095.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.49x = 208,985,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,985,220.67/16,649.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.05

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