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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,639.68, 22,962.42 and 9,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,639.68, 22,962.42 and 9,566.04 is: 13,200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,639.68 : 22,962.42 = 9,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,639.68/22,962.42 = 9,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,639.68x = 22,962.42 × 9,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,639.68x = 219,659,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,659,428.22/16,639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.94

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