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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.29, 22,956.59 and 9,183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.29, 22,956.59 and 9,183.29 is: 12,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.29 : 22,956.59 = 9,183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.29/22,956.59 = 9,183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.29x = 22,956.59 × 9,183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.29x = 210,816,931.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,816,931.56/16,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.88

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