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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.66, 22,957.12 and 9,081.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.66, 22,957.12 and 9,081.96 is: 12,533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.66 : 22,957.12 = 9,081.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.66/22,957.12 = 9,081.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.66x = 22,957.12 × 9,081.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.66x = 208,495,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,495,645.56/16,635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.06

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