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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.01, 22,991.82 and 9,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.01, 22,991.82 and 9,586.28 is: 13,229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.01 : 22,991.82 = 9,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.01/22,991.82 = 9,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.01x = 22,991.82 × 9,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.01x = 220,406,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,406,024.23/16,660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.65

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