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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.43, 22,958.62 and 9,082.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.43, 22,958.62 and 9,082.23 is: 12,532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.43 : 22,958.62 = 9,082.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.43/22,958.62 = 9,082.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.43x = 22,958.62 × 9,082.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.43x = 208,515,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,515,409.61/16,637.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,532.91

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