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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.52, 22,998.36 and 9,213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.52, 22,998.36 and 9,213.52 is: 12,714.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.52 : 22,998.36 = 9,213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.52/22,998.36 = 9,213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.52x = 22,998.36 × 9,213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.52x = 211,895,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,895,849.83/16,665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,714.63

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