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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.75, 22,957.35 and 9,183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.75, 22,957.35 and 9,183.75 is: 12,673.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.75 : 22,957.35 = 9,183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.75/22,957.35 = 9,183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.75x = 22,957.35 × 9,183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.75x = 210,834,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,834,563.06/16,635.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,673.58

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