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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.17, 22,886.10 and 9,030.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.17, 22,886.10 and 9,030.49 is: 12,462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.17 : 22,886.10 = 9,030.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.17/22,886.10 = 9,030.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.17x = 22,886.10 × 9,030.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.17x = 206,672,639.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,672,639.97/16,584.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.05

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