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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,581.79, 22,882.30 and 9,027.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,581.79, 22,882.30 and 9,027.99 is: 12,458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,581.79 : 22,882.30 = 9,027.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,581.79/22,882.30 = 9,027.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,581.79x = 22,882.30 × 9,027.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,581.79x = 206,581,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,581,175.58/16,581.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,458.32

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