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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.69, 22,979.99 and 9,098.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.69, 22,979.99 and 9,098.90 is: 12,556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.69 : 22,979.99 = 9,098.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.69/22,979.99 = 9,098.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.69x = 22,979.99 × 9,098.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.69x = 209,092,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,092,538.86/16,652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.09

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