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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.39, 22,980.02 and 9,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.39, 22,980.02 and 9,098.56 is: 12,555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.39 : 22,980.02 = 9,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.39/22,980.02 = 9,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.39x = 22,980.02 × 9,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.39x = 209,084,975.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,084,975.87/16,652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.85

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