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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.75, 22,994.84 and 9,109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.75, 22,994.84 and 9,109.51 is: 12,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.75 : 22,994.84 = 9,109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.75/22,994.84 = 9,109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.75x = 22,994.84 × 9,109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.75x = 209,471,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,471,724.93/16,662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.26

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