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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.04, 22,993.02 and 9,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.04, 22,993.02 and 9,589.44 is: 13,236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.04 : 22,993.02 = 9,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.04/22,993.02 = 9,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.04x = 22,993.02 × 9,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.04x = 220,490,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,490,185.71/16,658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.26

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