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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,656.66, 22,986.86 and 9,583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,656.66, 22,986.86 and 9,583.08 is: 13,225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,656.66 : 22,986.86 = 9,583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,656.66/22,986.86 = 9,583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,656.66x = 22,986.86 × 9,583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,656.66x = 220,284,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,284,918.33/16,656.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,225.04

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