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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.91, 22,993.65 and 9,108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.91, 22,993.65 and 9,108.12 is: 12,569.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.91 : 22,993.65 = 9,108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.91/22,993.65 = 9,108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.91x = 22,993.65 × 9,108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.91x = 209,428,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,428,923.44/16,661.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.32

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