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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,616.51, 22,929.96 and 9,901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,616.51, 22,929.96 and 9,901.98 is: 13,664.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,616.51 : 22,929.96 = 9,901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,616.51/22,929.96 = 9,901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,616.51x = 22,929.96 × 9,901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,616.51x = 227,052,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,052,042.45/16,616.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,664.24

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