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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.82, 22,980.89 and 9,200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.82, 22,980.89 and 9,200.82 is: 12,697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.82 : 22,980.89 = 9,200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.82/22,980.89 = 9,200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.82x = 22,980.89 × 9,200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.82x = 211,443,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,443,032.33/16,652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.13

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