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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.47, 22,981.11 and 9,099.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.47, 22,981.11 and 9,099.61 is: 12,557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.47 : 22,981.11 = 9,099.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.47/22,981.11 = 9,099.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.47x = 22,981.11 × 9,099.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.47x = 209,119,138.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,119,138.37/16,653.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.09

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