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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.18, 22,985.13 and 9,102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.18, 22,985.13 and 9,102.53 is: 12,561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.18 : 22,985.13 = 9,102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.18/22,985.13 = 9,102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.18x = 22,985.13 × 9,102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.18x = 209,222,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,222,720.45/16,656.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.27

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