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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.41, 22,959.29 and 9,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.41, 22,959.29 and 9,083.80 is: 12,535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.41 : 22,959.29 = 9,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.41/22,959.29 = 9,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.41x = 22,959.29 × 9,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.41x = 208,557,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,557,598.50/16,637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.46

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