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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.88, 22,983.72 and 9,202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.88, 22,983.72 and 9,202.88 is: 12,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.88 : 22,983.72 = 9,202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.88/22,983.72 = 9,202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.88x = 22,983.72 × 9,202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.88x = 211,516,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,516,417.11/16,654.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.97

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