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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.64, 22,993.02 and 9,209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.64, 22,993.02 and 9,209.64 is: 12,709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.64 : 22,993.02 = 9,209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.64/22,993.02 = 9,209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.64x = 22,993.02 × 9,209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.64x = 211,757,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,757,436.71/16,661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,709.28

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