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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.38, 22,954.07 and 9,181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.38, 22,954.07 and 9,181.38 is: 12,670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.38 : 22,954.07 = 9,181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.38/22,954.07 = 9,181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.38x = 22,954.07 × 9,181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.38x = 210,750,039.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,750,039.22/16,633.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.31

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