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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.36, 22,996.50 and 9,212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.36, 22,996.50 and 9,212.36 is: 12,712.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.36 : 22,996.50 = 9,212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.36/22,996.50 = 9,212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.36x = 22,996.50 × 9,212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.36x = 211,852,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,852,036.74/16,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.88

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