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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.59, 22,992.99 and 9,209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.59, 22,992.99 and 9,209.59 is: 12,709.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.59 : 22,992.99 = 9,209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.59/22,992.99 = 9,209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.59x = 22,992.99 × 9,209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.59x = 211,756,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,756,010.77/16,661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,709.23

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