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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.36, 22,993.74 and 9,210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.36, 22,993.74 and 9,210.36 is: 12,710.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.36 : 22,993.74 = 9,210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.36/22,993.74 = 9,210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.36x = 22,993.74 × 9,210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.36x = 211,780,623.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,780,623.15/16,662.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.12

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