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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.66, 23,121.11 and 9,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.66, 23,121.11 and 9,584.12 is: 13,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.66 : 23,121.11 = 9,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.66/23,121.11 = 9,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.66x = 23,121.11 × 9,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.66x = 221,595,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,595,574.54/16,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,225.12

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