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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.08, 22,988.64 and 9,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.08, 22,988.64 and 9,206.08 is: 12,704.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.08 : 22,988.64 = 9,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.08/22,988.64 = 9,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.08x = 22,988.64 × 9,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.08x = 211,635,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,635,258.93/16,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,704.66

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