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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.00, 22,997.95 and 9,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.00, 22,997.95 and 9,495 is: 13,102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.00 : 22,997.95 = 9,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.00/22,997.95 = 9,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.00x = 22,997.95 × 9,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.00x = 218,365,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,365,511.51/16,666.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.46

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