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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.66, 22,883.52 and 9,871.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.66, 22,883.52 and 9,871.46 is: 13,621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.66 : 22,883.52 = 9,871.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.66/22,883.52 = 9,871.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.66x = 22,883.52 × 9,871.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.66x = 225,893,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,893,752.34/16,583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.47

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