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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.02, 22,993.63 and 9,108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.02, 22,993.63 and 9,108.44 is: 12,569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.02 : 22,993.63 = 9,108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.02/22,993.63 = 9,108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.02x = 22,993.63 × 9,108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.02x = 209,436,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,436,073.34/16,662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.67

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