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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.21, 22,993.09 and 9,108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.21, 22,993.09 and 9,108.05 is: 12,569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.21 : 22,993.09 = 9,108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.21/22,993.09 = 9,108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.21x = 22,993.09 × 9,108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.21x = 209,422,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,422,248.09/16,661.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.45

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