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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.88, 22,983.44 and 9,580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.88, 22,983.44 and 9,580.96 is: 13,221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.88 : 22,983.44 = 9,580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.88/22,983.44 = 9,580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.88x = 22,983.44 × 9,580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.88x = 220,203,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,203,419.30/16,654.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.56

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