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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.33, 22,885.43 and 9,132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.33, 22,885.43 and 9,132.33 is: 12,602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.33 : 22,885.43 = 9,132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.33/22,885.43 = 9,132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.33x = 22,885.43 × 9,132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.33x = 208,997,253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,997,253.29/16,584.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,602.09

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