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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.54, 22,959.81 and 9,083.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.54, 22,959.81 and 9,083.97 is: 12,535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.54 : 22,959.81 = 9,083.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.54/22,959.81 = 9,083.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.54x = 22,959.81 × 9,083.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.54x = 208,566,225.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,566,225.25/16,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.88

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