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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.31, 22,984.34 and 9,203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.31, 22,984.34 and 9,203.31 is: 12,700.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.31 : 22,984.34 = 9,203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.31/22,984.34 = 9,203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.31x = 22,984.34 × 9,203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.31x = 211,532,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,532,006.17/16,655.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.57

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