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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.44, 22,954.22 and 9,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.44, 22,954.22 and 9,079.94 is: 12,530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.44 : 22,954.22 = 9,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.44/22,954.22 = 9,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.44x = 22,954.22 × 9,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.44x = 208,422,780.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,422,780.18/16,633.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.35

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