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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.81, 22,980.17 and 9,099.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.81, 22,980.17 and 9,099.02 is: 12,556.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.81 : 22,980.17 = 9,099.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.81/22,980.17 = 9,099.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.81x = 22,980.17 × 9,099.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.81x = 209,096,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,096,980.94/16,652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.26

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