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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.10, 22,983.65 and 9,582.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.10, 22,983.65 and 9,582.23 is: 13,226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.10 : 22,983.65 = 9,582.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.10/22,983.65 = 9,582.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.10x = 22,983.65 × 9,582.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.10x = 220,234,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,234,666.02/16,651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.43

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