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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.36, 22,980.13 and 9,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.36, 22,980.13 and 9,098.71 is: 12,556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.36 : 22,980.13 = 9,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.36/22,980.13 = 9,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.36x = 22,980.13 × 9,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.36x = 209,089,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,089,458.44/16,652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.14

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