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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.12, 22,994.61 and 9,590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.12, 22,994.61 and 9,590.82 is: 13,235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.12 : 22,994.61 = 9,590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.12/22,994.61 = 9,590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.12x = 22,994.61 × 9,590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.12x = 220,537,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,537,165.48/16,662.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.84

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