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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.88, 22,997.54 and 9,212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.88, 22,997.54 and 9,212.88 is: 12,713.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.88 : 22,997.54 = 9,212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.88/22,997.54 = 9,212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.88x = 22,997.54 × 9,212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.88x = 211,873,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,873,576.32/16,664.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,713.78

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