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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,599.30, 22,904.37 and 9,884.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,599.30, 22,904.37 and 9,884.70 is: 13,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,599.30 : 22,904.37 = 9,884.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,599.30/22,904.37 = 9,884.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,599.30x = 22,904.37 × 9,884.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,599.30x = 226,402,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,402,826.14/16,599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.30

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