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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.25, 22,987.10 and 9,103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.25, 22,987.10 and 9,103.66 is: 12,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.25 : 22,987.10 = 9,103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.25/22,987.10 = 9,103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.25x = 22,987.10 × 9,103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.25x = 209,266,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,266,582.33/16,657.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.09

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