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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.16, 22,996.47 and 9,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.16, 22,996.47 and 9,110.50 is: 12,572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.16 : 22,996.47 = 9,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.16/22,996.47 = 9,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.16x = 22,996.47 × 9,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.16x = 209,509,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,509,316.61/16,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.45

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