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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.43, 22,966.10 and 9,566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.43, 22,966.10 and 9,566.70 is: 13,203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.43 : 22,966.10 = 9,566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.43/22,966.10 = 9,566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.43x = 22,966.10 × 9,566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.43x = 219,709,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,709,788.87/16,640.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,203.37

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