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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,637.75, 22,960.04 and 9,083.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,637.75, 22,960.04 and 9,083.99 is: 12,535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,637.75 : 22,960.04 = 9,083.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,637.75/22,960.04 = 9,083.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,637.75x = 22,960.04 × 9,083.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,637.75x = 208,568,785.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,568,785.74/16,637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.88

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