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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.68, 22,987.20 and 9,104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.68, 22,987.20 and 9,104.03 is: 12,563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.68 : 22,987.20 = 9,104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.68/22,987.20 = 9,104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.68x = 22,987.20 × 9,104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.68x = 209,276,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,276,043.48/16,657.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.34

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