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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.24, 22,985.72 and 9,102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.24, 22,985.72 and 9,102.66 is: 12,561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.24 : 22,985.72 = 9,102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.24/22,985.72 = 9,102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.24x = 22,985.72 × 9,102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.24x = 209,231,194.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,231,194.02/16,656.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.73

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