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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.64, 22,981.75 and 9,099.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.64, 22,981.75 and 9,099.81 is: 12,557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.64 : 22,981.75 = 9,099.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.64/22,981.75 = 9,099.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.64x = 22,981.75 × 9,099.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.64x = 209,129,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,129,398.06/16,653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.58

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