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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.23, 22,995.27 and 9,109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.23, 22,995.27 and 9,109.44 is: 12,571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.23 : 22,995.27 = 9,109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.23/22,995.27 = 9,109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.23x = 22,995.27 × 9,109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.23x = 209,474,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,474,032.35/16,663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.03

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