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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.33, 22,878.30 and 9,409.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.33, 22,878.30 and 9,409.65 is: 12,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.33 : 22,878.30 = 9,409.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.33/22,878.30 = 9,409.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.33x = 22,878.30 × 9,409.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.33x = 215,276,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,276,748.55/16,581.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.08

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