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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.52, 22,985.22 and 9,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.52, 22,985.22 and 9,103.24 is: 12,562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.52 : 22,985.22 = 9,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.52/22,985.22 = 9,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.52x = 22,985.22 × 9,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.52x = 209,239,974.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,239,974.11/16,656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.05

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