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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.45, 22,984.24 and 9,101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.45, 22,984.24 and 9,101.62 is: 12,560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.45 : 22,984.24 = 9,101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.45/22,984.24 = 9,101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.45x = 22,984.24 × 9,101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.45x = 209,193,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,193,738.25/16,655.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.08

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