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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.54, 22,957.05 and 9,183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.54, 22,957.05 and 9,183.54 is: 12,673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.54 : 22,957.05 = 9,183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.54/22,957.05 = 9,183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.54x = 22,957.05 × 9,183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.54x = 210,826,986.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,826,986.96/16,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.29

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