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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.04, 22,984.74 and 9,583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.04, 22,984.74 and 9,583.44 is: 13,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.04 : 22,984.74 = 9,583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.04/22,984.74 = 9,583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.04x = 22,984.74 × 9,583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.04x = 220,272,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,272,876.71/16,652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.98

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