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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.54, 22,995.09 and 9,590.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.54, 22,995.09 and 9,590.94 is: 13,238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.54 : 22,995.09 = 9,590.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.54/22,995.09 = 9,590.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.54x = 22,995.09 × 9,590.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.54x = 220,544,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,544,528.48/16,659.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.33

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