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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.52, 22,999.85 and 9,112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.52, 22,999.85 and 9,112.94 is: 12,575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.52 : 22,999.85 = 9,112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.52/22,999.85 = 9,112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.52x = 22,999.85 × 9,112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.52x = 209,596,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,596,092.50/16,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.88

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