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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.80, 22,991.44 and 9,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.80, 22,991.44 and 9,591.12 is: 13,235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.80 : 22,991.44 = 9,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.80/22,991.44 = 9,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.80x = 22,991.44 × 9,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.80x = 220,513,660.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,513,660.01/16,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.48

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