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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,579.64, 22,879.23 and 9,501.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,579.64, 22,879.23 and 9,501.14 is: 13,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,579.64 : 22,879.23 = 9,501.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,579.64/22,879.23 = 9,501.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,579.64x = 22,879.23 × 9,501.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,579.64x = 217,378,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,378,767.32/16,579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,111.19

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