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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.58, 22,979.90 and 9,483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.58, 22,979.90 and 9,483.48 is: 13,086.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.58 : 22,979.90 = 9,483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.58/22,979.90 = 9,483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.58x = 22,979.90 × 9,483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.58x = 217,929,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,929,307.15/16,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.82

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