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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.19, 22,983.44 and 9,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.19, 22,983.44 and 9,101.40 is: 12,559.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.19 : 22,983.44 = 9,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.19/22,983.44 = 9,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.19x = 22,983.44 × 9,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.19x = 209,181,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,181,480.82/16,655.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.54

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