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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.17, 22,998.60 and 9,112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.17, 22,998.60 and 9,112.16 is: 12,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.17 : 22,998.60 = 9,112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.17/22,998.60 = 9,112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.17x = 22,998.60 × 9,112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.17x = 209,566,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,566,807.98/16,666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.38

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