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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.08, 22,990.23 and 9,586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.08, 22,990.23 and 9,586.76 is: 13,229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.08 : 22,990.23 = 9,586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.08/22,990.23 = 9,586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.08x = 22,990.23 × 9,586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.08x = 220,401,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,401,702.40/16,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,229.33

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