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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.70, 22,985.17 and 9,102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.70, 22,985.17 and 9,102.35 is: 12,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.70 : 22,985.17 = 9,102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.70/22,985.17 = 9,102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.70x = 22,985.17 × 9,102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.70x = 209,218,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,218,959.17/16,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.40

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