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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,649.96, 22,975.92 and 9,094.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,649.96, 22,975.92 and 9,094.76 is: 12,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,649.96 : 22,975.92 = 9,094.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,649.96/22,975.92 = 9,094.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,649.96x = 22,975.92 × 9,094.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,649.96x = 208,960,478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,960,478.18/16,649.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.21

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