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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.54, 22,959.59 and 9,084.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.54, 22,959.59 and 9,084.02 is: 12,535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.54 : 22,959.59 = 9,084.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.54/22,959.59 = 9,084.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.54x = 22,959.59 × 9,084.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.54x = 208,565,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,565,214.53/16,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.82

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