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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.76, 22,984.20 and 9,583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.76, 22,984.20 and 9,583.20 is: 13,224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.76 : 22,984.20 = 9,583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.76/22,984.20 = 9,583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.76x = 22,984.20 × 9,583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.76x = 220,262,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,262,185.44/16,655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,224.39

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