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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.59, 22,959.90 and 9,083.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.59, 22,959.90 and 9,083.92 is: 12,535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.59 : 22,959.90 = 9,083.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.59/22,959.90 = 9,083.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.59x = 22,959.90 × 9,083.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.59x = 208,565,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,565,894.81/16,637.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.82

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