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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.90, 22,977.87 and 9,097.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.90, 22,977.87 and 9,097.27 is: 12,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.90 : 22,977.87 = 9,097.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.90/22,977.87 = 9,097.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.90x = 22,977.87 × 9,097.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.90x = 209,035,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,035,795.86/16,650.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.02

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