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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.50, 22,995.69 and 9,109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.50, 22,995.69 and 9,109.98 is: 12,571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.50 : 22,995.69 = 9,109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.50/22,995.69 = 9,109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.50x = 22,995.69 × 9,109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.50x = 209,490,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,490,275.99/16,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.81

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