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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.79, 22,984.71 and 9,101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.79, 22,984.71 and 9,101.96 is: 12,560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.79 : 22,984.71 = 9,101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.79/22,984.71 = 9,101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.79x = 22,984.71 × 9,101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.79x = 209,205,911.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,205,911.03/16,655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.55

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