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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.99, 22,992.12 and 9,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.99, 22,992.12 and 9,107.32 is: 12,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.99 : 22,992.12 = 9,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.99/22,992.12 = 9,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.99x = 22,992.12 × 9,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.99x = 209,396,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,396,638.52/16,660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.08

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