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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.05, 22,891.65 and 9,869.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.05, 22,891.65 and 9,869.29 is: 13,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.05 : 22,891.65 = 9,869.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.05/22,891.65 = 9,869.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.05x = 22,891.65 × 9,869.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.05x = 225,924,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,924,332.43/16,583.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.81

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