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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,583.96, 22,886.34 and 9,511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,583.96, 22,886.34 and 9,511.76 is: 13,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,583.96 : 22,886.34 = 9,511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,583.96/22,886.34 = 9,511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,583.96x = 22,886.34 × 9,511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,583.96x = 217,689,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,689,373.36/16,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.50

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