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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.55, 22,992.87 and 9,107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.55, 22,992.87 and 9,107.94 is: 12,568.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.55 : 22,992.87 = 9,107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.55/22,992.87 = 9,107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.55x = 22,992.87 × 9,107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.55x = 209,417,680.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,417,680.39/16,661.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.92

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