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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.72, 22,960.10 and 9,084.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.72, 22,960.10 and 9,084.12 is: 12,536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.72 : 22,960.10 = 9,084.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.72/22,960.10 = 9,084.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.72x = 22,960.10 × 9,084.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.72x = 208,572,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,572,240.22/16,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.11

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