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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.67, 22,998.23 and 9,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.67, 22,998.23 and 9,592.80 is: 13,241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.67 : 22,998.23 = 9,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.67/22,998.23 = 9,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.67x = 22,998.23 × 9,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.67x = 220,617,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,617,420.74/16,661.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.01

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