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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,584.94, 22,886.68 and 9,031.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,584.94, 22,886.68 and 9,031.16 is: 12,462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,584.94 : 22,886.68 = 9,031.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,584.94/22,886.68 = 9,031.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,584.94x = 22,886.68 × 9,031.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,584.94x = 206,693,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,693,268.95/16,584.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.71

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