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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.79, 23,116.55 and 9,584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.79, 23,116.55 and 9,584.25 is: 13,222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.79 : 23,116.55 = 9,584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.79/23,116.55 = 9,584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.79x = 23,116.55 × 9,584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.79x = 221,554,792.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,554,792.13/16,755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,222.58

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