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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.57, 22,989.51 and 9,585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.57, 22,989.51 and 9,585.02 is: 13,227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.57 : 22,989.51 = 9,585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.57/22,989.51 = 9,585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.57x = 22,989.51 × 9,585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.57x = 220,354,798.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,354,798.19/16,658.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.72

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