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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.39, 22,977.15 and 9,096.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.39, 22,977.15 and 9,096.75 is: 12,553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.39 : 22,977.15 = 9,096.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.39/22,977.15 = 9,096.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.39x = 22,977.15 × 9,096.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.39x = 209,017,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,017,389.26/16,650.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.30

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