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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.92, 22,985.46 and 9,102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.92, 22,985.46 and 9,102.54 is: 12,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.92 : 22,985.46 = 9,102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.92/22,985.46 = 9,102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.92x = 22,985.46 × 9,102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.92x = 209,226,069.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,226,069.07/16,655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.66

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