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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.30, 22,977.45 and 9,096.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.30, 22,977.45 and 9,096.69 is: 12,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.30 : 22,977.45 = 9,096.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.30/22,977.45 = 9,096.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.30x = 22,977.45 × 9,096.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.30x = 209,018,739.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,018,739.64/16,650.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.45

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