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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.07, 22,988.82 and 9,584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.07, 22,988.82 and 9,584.52 is: 13,227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.07 : 22,988.82 = 9,584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.07/22,988.82 = 9,584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.07x = 22,988.82 × 9,584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.07x = 220,336,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,336,805.07/16,658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.03

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