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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.02, 22,955.73 and 9,183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.02, 22,955.73 and 9,183.02 is: 12,672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.02 : 22,955.73 = 9,183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.02/22,955.73 = 9,183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.02x = 22,955.73 × 9,183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.02x = 210,802,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,802,927.70/16,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.24

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