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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.69, 22,992.45 and 9,587.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.69, 22,992.45 and 9,587.14 is: 13,230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.69 : 22,992.45 = 9,587.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.69/22,992.45 = 9,587.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.69x = 22,992.45 × 9,587.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.69x = 220,431,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,431,837.09/16,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.65

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