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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.07, 22,960.38 and 9,084.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.07, 22,960.38 and 9,084.33 is: 12,536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.07 : 22,960.38 = 9,084.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.07/22,960.38 = 9,084.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.07x = 22,960.38 × 9,084.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.07x = 208,579,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,579,668.85/16,638.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.29

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