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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.30, 22,985.02 and 9,102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.30, 22,985.02 and 9,102.90 is: 12,561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.30 : 22,985.02 = 9,102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.30/22,985.02 = 9,102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.30x = 22,985.02 × 9,102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.30x = 209,230,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,230,338.56/16,656.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.63

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