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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.64, 22,885.40 and 9,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.64, 22,885.40 and 9,131.64 is: 12,601.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.64 : 22,885.40 = 9,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.64/22,885.40 = 9,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.64x = 22,885.40 × 9,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.64x = 208,981,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,981,234.06/16,583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.65

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