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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.25, 22,983.56 and 9,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.25, 22,983.56 and 9,101.84 is: 12,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.25 : 22,983.56 = 9,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.25/22,983.56 = 9,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.25x = 22,983.56 × 9,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.25x = 209,192,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,192,610.65/16,655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.16

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