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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.11, 22,958.44 and 9,083.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.11, 22,958.44 and 9,083.45 is: 12,534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.11 : 22,958.44 = 9,083.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.11/22,958.44 = 9,083.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.11x = 22,958.44 × 9,083.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.11x = 208,541,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,541,876.51/16,637.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,534.74

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