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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.76, 22,954.48 and 9,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.76, 22,954.48 and 9,079.92 is: 12,530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.76 : 22,954.48 = 9,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.76/22,954.48 = 9,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.76x = 22,954.48 × 9,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.76x = 208,424,842.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,424,842.04/16,633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.23

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