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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.06, 22,980.51 and 9,099.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.06, 22,980.51 and 9,099.27 is: 12,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.06 : 22,980.51 = 9,099.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.06/22,980.51 = 9,099.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.06x = 22,980.51 × 9,099.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.06x = 209,105,865.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,105,865.23/16,653.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.60

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