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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.53, 22,991.12 and 9,590.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.53, 22,991.12 and 9,590.85 is: 13,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.53 : 22,991.12 = 9,590.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.53/22,991.12 = 9,590.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.53x = 22,991.12 × 9,590.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.53x = 220,504,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,504,335.30/16,660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.13

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