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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.46, 22,994.81 and 9,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.46, 22,994.81 and 9,109.30 is: 12,571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.46 : 22,994.81 = 9,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.46/22,994.81 = 9,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.46x = 22,994.81 × 9,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.46x = 209,466,622.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,466,622.73/16,662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.17

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