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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.06, 22,996.10 and 9,951.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.06, 22,996.10 and 9,951.19 is: 13,732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.06 : 22,996.10 = 9,951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.06/22,996.10 = 9,951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.06x = 22,996.10 × 9,951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.06x = 228,838,527.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,838,527.75/16,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,732.46

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