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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.72, 22,954.62 and 9,181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.72, 22,954.62 and 9,181.72 is: 12,670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.72 : 22,954.62 = 9,181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.72/22,954.62 = 9,181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.72x = 22,954.62 × 9,181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.72x = 210,762,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,762,893.55/16,633.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.82

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