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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.52, 22,956.42 and 9,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.52, 22,956.42 and 9,183.52 is: 12,672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.52 : 22,956.42 = 9,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.52/22,956.42 = 9,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.52x = 22,956.42 × 9,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.52x = 210,820,742.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,820,742.20/16,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.93

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