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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.31, 22,981.88 and 9,099.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.31, 22,981.88 and 9,099.96 is: 12,558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.31 : 22,981.88 = 9,099.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.31/22,981.88 = 9,099.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.31x = 22,981.88 × 9,099.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.31x = 209,134,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,134,203.38/16,653.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.11

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