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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.67, 22,996.85 and 9,591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.67, 22,996.85 and 9,591.80 is: 13,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.67 : 22,996.85 = 9,591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.67/22,996.85 = 9,591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.67x = 22,996.85 × 9,591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.67x = 220,581,022.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,581,022.89/16,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.63

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