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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.04, 22,988.43 and 9,948.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.04, 22,988.43 and 9,948.84 is: 13,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.04 : 22,988.43 = 9,948.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.04/22,988.43 = 9,948.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.04x = 22,988.43 × 9,948.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.04x = 228,708,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,708,211.92/16,661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,727.13

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