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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.08, 22,991.40 and 9,208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.08, 22,991.40 and 9,208.08 is: 12,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.08 : 22,991.40 = 9,208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.08/22,991.40 = 9,208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.08x = 22,991.40 × 9,208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.08x = 211,706,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,706,650.51/16,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.42

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