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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.37, 22,990.94 and 12,123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.37, 22,990.94 and 12,123.94 is: 16,724.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.37 : 22,990.94 = 12,123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.37/22,990.94 = 12,123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.37x = 22,990.94 × 12,123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.37x = 278,740,659.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,740,659.01/16,666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,724.74

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