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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.02, 22,993.20 and 9,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.02, 22,993.20 and 9,587.28 is: 13,231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.02 : 22,993.20 = 9,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.02/22,993.20 = 9,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.02x = 22,993.20 × 9,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.02x = 220,442,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,442,246.50/16,661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,231.02

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