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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.06, 22,991.41 and 9,106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.06, 22,991.41 and 9,106.22 is: 12,566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.06 : 22,991.41 = 9,106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.06/22,991.41 = 9,106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.06x = 22,991.41 × 9,106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.06x = 209,364,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,364,906.43/16,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.88

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