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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.59, 22,990.23 and 9,207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.59, 22,990.23 and 9,207.59 is: 12,706.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.59 : 22,990.23 = 9,207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.59/22,990.23 = 9,207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.59x = 22,990.23 × 9,207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.59x = 211,684,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,684,496.89/16,659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.47

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