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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.09, 22,997.87 and 9,111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.09, 22,997.87 and 9,111.51 is: 12,573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.09 : 22,997.87 = 9,111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.09/22,997.87 = 9,111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.09x = 22,997.87 × 9,111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.09x = 209,545,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,545,322.48/16,665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.91

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