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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.99, 22,980.74 and 9,099.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.99, 22,980.74 and 9,099.35 is: 12,556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.99 : 22,980.74 = 9,099.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.99/22,980.74 = 9,099.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.99x = 22,980.74 × 9,099.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.99x = 209,109,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,109,636.12/16,652.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.89

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