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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633, 22,953.57 and 9,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633, 22,953.57 and 9,181 is: 12,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633 : 22,953.57 = 9,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633/22,953.57 = 9,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633x = 22,953.57 × 9,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633x = 210,736,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,736,726.17/16,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.80

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