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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.48, 22,992.17 and 9,108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.48, 22,992.17 and 9,108.07 is: 12,568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.48 : 22,992.17 = 9,108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.48/22,992.17 = 9,108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.48x = 22,992.17 × 9,108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.48x = 209,414,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,414,190.79/16,661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.77

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