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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,635.90, 22,957.68 and 9,082.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,635.90, 22,957.68 and 9,082.16 is: 12,533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635.90 : 22,957.68 = 9,082.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635.90/22,957.68 = 9,082.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635.90x = 22,957.68 × 9,082.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635.90x = 208,505,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,505,322.99/16,635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.46

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