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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.36, 22,984.11 and 9,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.36, 22,984.11 and 9,101.52 is: 12,559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.36 : 22,984.11 = 9,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.36/22,984.11 = 9,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.36x = 22,984.11 × 9,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.36x = 209,190,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,190,336.85/16,655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.94

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