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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.77, 22,994.67 and 9,109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.77, 22,994.67 and 9,109.19 is: 12,570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.77 : 22,994.67 = 9,109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.77/22,994.67 = 9,109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.77x = 22,994.67 × 9,109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.77x = 209,462,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,462,875.50/16,662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.71

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