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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.24, 22,997.01 and 9,948.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.24, 22,997.01 and 9,948.61 is: 13,729.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.24 : 22,997.01 = 9,948.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.24/22,997.01 = 9,948.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.24x = 22,997.01 × 9,948.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.24x = 228,788,349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,788,349.71/16,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.30

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