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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584, 22,886.08 and 9,132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584, 22,886.08 and 9,132.16 is: 12,602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584 : 22,886.08 = 9,132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584/22,886.08 = 9,132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584x = 22,886.08 × 9,132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584x = 208,999,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,999,344.33/16,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.47

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