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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.01, 22,989.06 and 9,584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.01, 22,989.06 and 9,584.28 is: 13,226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.01 : 22,989.06 = 9,584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.01/22,989.06 = 9,584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.01x = 22,989.06 × 9,584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.01x = 220,333,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,333,587.98/16,658.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,226.89

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