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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.71, 22,980.90 and 9,098.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.71, 22,980.90 and 9,098.83 is: 12,556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.71 : 22,980.90 = 9,098.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.71/22,980.90 = 9,098.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.71x = 22,980.90 × 9,098.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.71x = 209,099,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,099,302.35/16,652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.47

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