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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.47, 22,979.73 and 9,098.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.47, 22,979.73 and 9,098.61 is: 12,555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.47 : 22,979.73 = 9,098.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.47/22,979.73 = 9,098.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.47x = 22,979.73 × 9,098.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.47x = 209,083,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,083,486.28/16,652.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.71

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