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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.79, 22,985.52 and 9,102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.79, 22,985.52 and 9,102.83 is: 12,562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.79 : 22,985.52 = 9,102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.79/22,985.52 = 9,102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.79x = 22,985.52 × 9,102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.79x = 209,233,235.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,233,235.51/16,655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.20

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