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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,658.28, 22,988.01 and 9,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,658.28, 22,988.01 and 9,588.60 is: 13,232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658.28 : 22,988.01 = 9,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658.28/22,988.01 = 9,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658.28x = 22,988.01 × 9,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658.28x = 220,422,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,422,832.69/16,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.03

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