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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.04, 22,997.92 and 9,213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.04, 22,997.92 and 9,213.04 is: 12,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.04 : 22,997.92 = 9,213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.04/22,997.92 = 9,213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.04x = 22,997.92 × 9,213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.04x = 211,880,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,880,756.88/16,665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,714.09

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