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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.54, 22,982.67 and 9,581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.54, 22,982.67 and 9,581.94 is: 13,225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.54 : 22,982.67 = 9,581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.54/22,982.67 = 9,581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.54x = 22,982.67 × 9,581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.54x = 220,218,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,218,564.98/16,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,225.91

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