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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.69, 22,983.20 and 9,100.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.69, 22,983.20 and 9,100.87 is: 12,559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.69 : 22,983.20 = 9,100.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.69/22,983.20 = 9,100.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.69x = 22,983.20 × 9,100.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.69x = 209,167,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,167,046.55/16,654.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.05

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