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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.83, 22,958.87 and 9,083.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.83, 22,958.87 and 9,083.33 is: 12,535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.83 : 22,958.87 = 9,083.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.83/22,958.87 = 9,083.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.83x = 22,958.87 × 9,083.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.83x = 208,542,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,542,832.43/16,636.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.01

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