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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,634.56, 22,955.88 and 9,182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,634.56, 22,955.88 and 9,182.56 is: 12,672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,634.56 : 22,955.88 = 9,182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,634.56/22,955.88 = 9,182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,634.56x = 22,955.88 × 9,182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,634.56x = 210,793,745.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,793,745.45/16,634.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.04

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