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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.42, 22,993.40 and 9,586.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.42, 22,993.40 and 9,586.69 is: 13,230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.42 : 22,993.40 = 9,586.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.42/22,993.40 = 9,586.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.42x = 22,993.40 × 9,586.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.42x = 220,430,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,430,564.33/16,660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.79

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