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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.61, 22,993.91 and 9,590.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.61, 22,993.91 and 9,590.31 is: 13,235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.61 : 22,993.91 = 9,590.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.61/22,993.91 = 9,590.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.61x = 22,993.91 × 9,590.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.61x = 220,518,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,518,725.01/16,661.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.14

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