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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.45, 22,985.62 and 9,102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.45, 22,985.62 and 9,102.62 is: 12,561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.45 : 22,985.62 = 9,102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.45/22,985.62 = 9,102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.45x = 22,985.62 × 9,102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.45x = 209,229,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,229,364.32/16,656.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.46

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