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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.59, 22,998.56 and 9,112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.59, 22,998.56 and 9,112.01 is: 12,574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.59 : 22,998.56 = 9,112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.59/22,998.56 = 9,112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.59x = 22,998.56 × 9,112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.59x = 209,562,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,562,948.15/16,665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.59

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