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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.52, 22,981.13 and 9,100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.52, 22,981.13 and 9,100.16 is: 12,557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.52 : 22,981.13 = 9,100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.52/22,981.13 = 9,100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.52x = 22,981.13 × 9,100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.52x = 209,132,100.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,132,100.34/16,653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.83

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