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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.68, 22,885.32 and 9,512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.68, 22,885.32 and 9,512.56 is: 13,127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.68 : 22,885.32 = 9,512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.68/22,885.32 = 9,512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.68x = 22,885.32 × 9,512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.68x = 217,697,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,697,979.62/16,583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.24

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