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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.76, 22,980.96 and 9,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.76, 22,980.96 and 9,099.28 is: 12,557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.76 : 22,980.96 = 9,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.76/22,980.96 = 9,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.76x = 22,980.96 × 9,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.76x = 209,110,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,110,189.71/16,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.09

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