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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.74, 22,996.02 and 9,109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.74, 22,996.02 and 9,109.94 is: 12,571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.74 : 22,996.02 = 9,109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.74/22,996.02 = 9,109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.74x = 22,996.02 × 9,109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.74x = 209,492,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,492,362.44/16,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,571.75

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