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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.24, 22,955.66 and 9,080.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.24, 22,955.66 and 9,080.07 is: 12,529.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.24 : 22,955.66 = 9,080.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.24/22,955.66 = 9,080.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.24x = 22,955.66 × 9,080.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.24x = 208,438,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,438,954.30/16,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.96

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