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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,655.79, 22,985.88 and 9,583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,655.79, 22,985.88 and 9,583.29 is: 13,225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,655.79 : 22,985.88 = 9,583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,655.79/22,985.88 = 9,583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,655.79x = 22,985.88 × 9,583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,655.79x = 220,280,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,280,353.95/16,655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,225.45

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