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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.54, 22,999.23 and 9,593.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.54, 22,999.23 and 9,593.94 is: 13,242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.54 : 22,999.23 = 9,593.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.54/22,999.23 = 9,593.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.54x = 22,999.23 × 9,593.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.54x = 220,653,232.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,653,232.67/16,662.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.47

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