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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.39, 22,879.67 and 9,506.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.39, 22,879.67 and 9,506.49 is: 13,117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.39 : 22,879.67 = 9,506.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.39/22,879.67 = 9,506.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.39x = 22,879.67 × 9,506.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.39x = 217,505,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,505,306.53/16,581.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.44

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