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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.57, 22,994.29 and 9,108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.57, 22,994.29 and 9,108.90 is: 12,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.57 : 22,994.29 = 9,108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.57/22,994.29 = 9,108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.57x = 22,994.29 × 9,108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.57x = 209,452,688.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,452,688.18/16,662.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.25

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