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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.93, 22,995.48 and 9,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.93, 22,995.48 and 9,588.20 is: 13,232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.93 : 22,995.48 = 9,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.93/22,995.48 = 9,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.93x = 22,995.48 × 9,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.93x = 220,485,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,485,146.36/16,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.87

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