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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.98, 22,982.19 and 9,579.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.98, 22,982.19 and 9,579.25 is: 13,219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.98 : 22,982.19 = 9,579.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.98/22,982.19 = 9,579.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.98x = 22,982.19 × 9,579.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.98x = 220,152,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,152,143.56/16,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.98

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