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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.16, 22,992.62 and 9,107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.16, 22,992.62 and 9,107.37 is: 12,568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.16 : 22,992.62 = 9,107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.16/22,992.62 = 9,107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.16x = 22,992.62 × 9,107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.16x = 209,402,252.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,402,252.07/16,661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.29

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