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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.20, 22,992.54 and 9,107.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.20, 22,992.54 and 9,107.41 is: 12,568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.20 : 22,992.54 = 9,107.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.20/22,992.54 = 9,107.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.20x = 22,992.54 × 9,107.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.20x = 209,402,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,402,488.72/16,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.27

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