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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.40, 22,985.44 and 9,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.40, 22,985.44 and 9,102.40 is: 12,561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.40 : 22,985.44 = 9,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.40/22,985.44 = 9,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.40x = 22,985.44 × 9,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.40x = 209,222,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,222,669.06/16,656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.10

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