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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.12, 22,989.06 and 9,105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.12, 22,989.06 and 9,105.24 is: 12,564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.12 : 22,989.06 = 9,105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.12/22,989.06 = 9,105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.12x = 22,989.06 × 9,105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.12x = 209,320,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,320,908.67/16,659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,564.94

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