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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.48, 22,989.92 and 9,105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.48, 22,989.92 and 9,105.78 is: 12,565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.48 : 22,989.92 = 9,105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.48/22,989.92 = 9,105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.48x = 22,989.92 × 9,105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.48x = 209,341,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,341,153.74/16,659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.89

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