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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.88, 22,996.16 and 9,211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.88, 22,996.16 and 9,211.88 is: 12,712.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.88 : 22,996.16 = 9,211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.88/22,996.16 = 9,211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.88x = 22,996.16 × 9,211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.88x = 211,837,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,837,705.34/16,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.39

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