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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.52, 22,957.80 and 9,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.52, 22,957.80 and 9,184.52 is: 12,674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.52 : 22,957.80 = 9,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.52/22,957.80 = 9,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.52x = 22,957.80 × 9,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.52x = 210,856,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,856,373.26/16,636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.31

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