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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.73, 22,980.49 and 9,098.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.73, 22,980.49 and 9,098.89 is: 12,556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.73 : 22,980.49 = 9,098.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.73/22,980.49 = 9,098.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.73x = 22,980.49 × 9,098.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.73x = 209,096,905.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,096,905.16/16,652.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.32

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