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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.88, 22,989.29 and 9,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.88, 22,989.29 and 9,105.30 is: 12,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.88 : 22,989.29 = 9,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.88/22,989.29 = 9,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.88x = 22,989.29 × 9,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.88x = 209,324,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,324,336.71/16,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.33

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