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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.13, 22,984.08 and 9,203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.13, 22,984.08 and 9,203.13 is: 12,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.13 : 22,984.08 = 9,203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.13/22,984.08 = 9,203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.13x = 22,984.08 × 9,203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.13x = 211,525,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,525,476.17/16,655.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.32

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