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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.68, 22,997.19 and 9,111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.68, 22,997.19 and 9,111.02 is: 12,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.68 : 22,997.19 = 9,111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.68/22,997.19 = 9,111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.68x = 22,997.19 × 9,111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.68x = 209,527,858.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,527,858.03/16,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.17

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