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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,657.84, 22,988.04 and 9,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,657.84, 22,988.04 and 9,104.32 is: 12,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,657.84 : 22,988.04 = 9,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,657.84/22,988.04 = 9,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,657.84x = 22,988.04 × 9,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,657.84x = 209,290,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,290,472.33/16,657.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.08

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