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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.73, 22,885.95 and 9,030.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.73, 22,885.95 and 9,030.47 is: 12,462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.73 : 22,885.95 = 9,030.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.73/22,885.95 = 9,030.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.73x = 22,885.95 × 9,030.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.73x = 206,670,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,670,884.90/16,583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.27

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