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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.21, 22,980.21 and 9,098.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.21, 22,980.21 and 9,098.33 is: 12,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.21 : 22,980.21 = 9,098.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.21/22,980.21 = 9,098.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.21x = 22,980.21 × 9,098.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.21x = 209,081,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,081,534.05/16,652.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.78

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