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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.68, 22,983.48 and 9,202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.68, 22,983.48 and 9,202.68 is: 12,699.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.68 : 22,983.48 = 9,202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.68/22,983.48 = 9,202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.68x = 22,983.48 × 9,202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.68x = 211,509,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,509,611.73/16,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.71

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