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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.06, 22,987.72 and 9,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.06, 22,987.72 and 9,104.40 is: 12,563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.06 : 22,987.72 = 9,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.06/22,987.72 = 9,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.06x = 22,987.72 × 9,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.06x = 209,289,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,289,397.97/16,658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.85

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