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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.37, 22,993.16 and 9,108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.37, 22,993.16 and 9,108.01 is: 12,569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.37 : 22,993.16 = 9,108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.37/22,993.16 = 9,108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.37x = 22,993.16 × 9,108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.37x = 209,421,931.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,421,931.21/16,661.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.31

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