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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.35, 22,992.57 and 9,492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.35, 22,992.57 and 9,492.46 is: 13,100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.35 : 22,992.57 = 9,492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.35/22,992.57 = 9,492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.35x = 22,992.57 × 9,492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.35x = 218,255,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,255,993.54/16,660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,100.32

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