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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.34, 22,979.56 and 9,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.34, 22,979.56 and 9,098.48 is: 12,555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.34 : 22,979.56 = 9,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.34/22,979.56 = 9,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.34x = 22,979.56 × 9,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.34x = 209,079,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,079,067.07/16,652.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.54

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