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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.23, 22,979.80 and 9,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.23, 22,979.80 and 9,098.39 is: 12,555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.23 : 22,979.80 = 9,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.23/22,979.80 = 9,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.23x = 22,979.80 × 9,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.23x = 209,079,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,079,137.03/16,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.63

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