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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.29, 22,987.82 and 9,104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.29, 22,987.82 and 9,104.56 is: 12,563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.29 : 22,987.82 = 9,104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.29/22,987.82 = 9,104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.29x = 22,987.82 × 9,104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.29x = 209,293,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,293,943.64/16,658.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,563.95

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