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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.50, 22,954.31 and 9,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.50, 22,954.31 and 9,080 is: 12,530.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.50 : 22,954.31 = 9,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.50/22,954.31 = 9,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.50x = 22,954.31 × 9,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.50x = 208,425,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,425,134.80/16,633.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.44

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