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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.53, 22,954.29 and 9,079.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.53, 22,954.29 and 9,079.86 is: 12,530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.53 : 22,954.29 = 9,079.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.53/22,954.29 = 9,079.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.53x = 22,954.29 × 9,079.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.53x = 208,421,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,421,739.60/16,633.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.22

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