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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.69, 22,981.37 and 9,099.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.69, 22,981.37 and 9,099.90 is: 12,557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.69 : 22,981.37 = 9,099.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.69/22,981.37 = 9,099.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.69x = 22,981.37 × 9,099.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.69x = 209,128,168.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,128,168.86/16,653.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.47

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