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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.42, 22,993.43 and 9,108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.42, 22,993.43 and 9,108.41 is: 12,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.42 : 22,993.43 = 9,108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.42/22,993.43 = 9,108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.42x = 22,993.43 × 9,108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.42x = 209,433,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,433,427.24/16,662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.21

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