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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.87, 22,977.81 and 9,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.87, 22,977.81 and 9,097.24 is: 12,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.87 : 22,977.81 = 9,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.87/22,977.81 = 9,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.87x = 22,977.81 × 9,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.87x = 209,034,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,034,652.24/16,650.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.98

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