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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,636.97, 22,959.11 and 9,083.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,636.97, 22,959.11 and 9,083.46 is: 12,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,636.97 : 22,959.11 = 9,083.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,636.97/22,959.11 = 9,083.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,636.97x = 22,959.11 × 9,083.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,636.97x = 208,548,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,548,111.90/16,636.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.22

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