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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.57, 22,980.28 and 9,098.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.57, 22,980.28 and 9,098.74 is: 12,556.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.57 : 22,980.28 = 9,098.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.57/22,980.28 = 9,098.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.57x = 22,980.28 × 9,098.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.57x = 209,091,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,091,592.85/16,652.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.12

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