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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.98, 22,981.64 and 9,099.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.98, 22,981.64 and 9,099.73 is: 12,557.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.98 : 22,981.64 = 9,099.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.98/22,981.64 = 9,099.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.98x = 22,981.64 × 9,099.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.98x = 209,126,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,126,718.96/16,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.92

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