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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.25, 22,998.33 and 9,951.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.25, 22,998.33 and 9,951.47 is: 13,733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.25 : 22,998.33 = 9,951.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.25/22,998.33 = 9,951.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.25x = 22,998.33 × 9,951.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.25x = 228,867,191.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,867,191.05/16,665.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.20

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