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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.75, 22,986.41 and 9,103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.75, 22,986.41 and 9,103.16 is: 12,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.75 : 22,986.41 = 9,103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.75/22,986.41 = 9,103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.75x = 22,986.41 × 9,103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.75x = 209,248,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,248,807.61/16,656.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.40

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