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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.41, 22,960.67 and 9,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.41, 22,960.67 and 9,084.80 is: 12,536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.41 : 22,960.67 = 9,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.41/22,960.67 = 9,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.41x = 22,960.67 × 9,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.41x = 208,592,934.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,592,934.59/16,638.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,536.83

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