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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.33, 22,981.14 and 9,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.33, 22,981.14 and 9,099.44 is: 12,556.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.33 : 22,981.14 = 9,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.33/22,981.14 = 9,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.33x = 22,981.14 × 9,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.33x = 209,115,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,115,389.66/16,653.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,556.97

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