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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.70, 22,983.56 and 9,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.70, 22,983.56 and 9,580.76 is: 13,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.70 : 22,983.56 = 9,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.70/22,983.56 = 9,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.70x = 22,983.56 × 9,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.70x = 220,199,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,199,972.31/16,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,220.70

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