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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,653.88, 22,982.34 and 9,201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,653.88, 22,982.34 and 9,201.88 is: 12,698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,653.88 : 22,982.34 = 9,201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,653.88/22,982.34 = 9,201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,653.88x = 22,982.34 × 9,201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,653.88x = 211,480,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,480,734.80/16,653.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,698.59

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