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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.79, 22,998.30 and 9,111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.79, 22,998.30 and 9,111.88 is: 12,574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.79 : 22,998.30 = 9,111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.79/22,998.30 = 9,111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.79x = 22,998.30 × 9,111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.79x = 209,557,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,557,749.80/16,665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.13

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