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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.40, 22,981.77 and 9,581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.40, 22,981.77 and 9,581.10 is: 13,222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.40 : 22,981.77 = 9,581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.40/22,981.77 = 9,581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.40x = 22,981.77 × 9,581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.40x = 220,190,636.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,190,636.55/16,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.76

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