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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.73, 22,988.88 and 9,104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.73, 22,988.88 and 9,104.94 is: 12,564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.73 : 22,988.88 = 9,104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.73/22,988.88 = 9,104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.73x = 22,988.88 × 9,104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.73x = 209,312,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,312,373.07/16,658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.73

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