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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.25, 22,903.97 and 9,882.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.25, 22,903.97 and 9,882.54 is: 13,636.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.25 : 22,903.97 = 9,882.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.25/22,903.97 = 9,882.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.25x = 22,903.97 × 9,882.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.25x = 226,349,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,349,350.27/16,598.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,636.94

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