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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.81, 22,983.94 and 9,101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.81, 22,983.94 and 9,101.46 is: 12,560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.81 : 22,983.94 = 9,101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.81/22,983.94 = 9,101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.81x = 22,983.94 × 9,101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.81x = 209,187,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,187,349.87/16,654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.18

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