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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.08, 22,992.42 and 9,587.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.08, 22,992.42 and 9,587.08 is: 13,230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.08 : 22,992.42 = 9,587.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.08/22,992.42 = 9,587.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.08x = 22,992.42 × 9,587.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.08x = 220,430,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,430,169.93/16,661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.24

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