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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.74, 22,956.34 and 9,080.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.74, 22,956.34 and 9,080.57 is: 12,530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.74 : 22,956.34 = 9,080.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.74/22,956.34 = 9,080.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.74x = 22,956.34 × 9,080.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.74x = 208,456,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,456,652.31/16,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.65

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