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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.54, 22,903.31 and 9,883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.54, 22,903.31 and 9,883.96 is: 13,638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.54 : 22,903.31 = 9,883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.54/22,903.31 = 9,883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.54x = 22,903.31 × 9,883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.54x = 226,375,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,375,367.36/16,598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,638.27

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