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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.04, 22,956.36 and 9,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.04, 22,956.36 and 9,183.04 is: 12,672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.04 : 22,956.36 = 9,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.04/22,956.36 = 9,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.04x = 22,956.36 × 9,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.04x = 210,809,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,809,172.13/16,635.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.60

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