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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.96, 22,984.80 and 9,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.96, 22,984.80 and 9,203.52 is: 12,699.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.96 : 22,984.80 = 9,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.96/22,984.80 = 9,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.96x = 22,984.80 × 9,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.96x = 211,541,066.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,541,066.50/16,656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.86

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