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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.74, 22,992.43 and 9,107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.74, 22,992.43 and 9,107.58 is: 12,568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.74 : 22,992.43 = 9,107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.74/22,992.43 = 9,107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.74x = 22,992.43 × 9,107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.74x = 209,405,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,405,395.62/16,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.79

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