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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.68, 22,984.44 and 9,582.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.68, 22,984.44 and 9,582.81 is: 13,227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.68 : 22,984.44 = 9,582.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.68/22,984.44 = 9,582.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.68x = 22,984.44 × 9,582.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.68x = 220,255,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,255,521.48/16,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.23

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