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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.96, 22,994.64 and 9,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.96, 22,994.64 and 9,109.32 is: 12,570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.96 : 22,994.64 = 9,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.96/22,994.64 = 9,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.96x = 22,994.64 × 9,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.96x = 209,465,534.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,465,534.04/16,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.73

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