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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.63, 22,979.33 and 9,097.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.63, 22,979.33 and 9,097.84 is: 12,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.63 : 22,979.33 = 9,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.63/22,979.33 = 9,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.63x = 22,979.33 × 9,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.63x = 209,062,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,062,267.65/16,651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.06

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