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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.62, 22,956.79 and 9,081.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.62, 22,956.79 and 9,081.66 is: 12,532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.62 : 22,956.79 = 9,081.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.62/22,956.79 = 9,081.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.62x = 22,956.79 × 9,081.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.62x = 208,485,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,485,738.77/16,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.49

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