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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.30, 22,997.85 and 9,588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.30, 22,997.85 and 9,588.35 is: 13,233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.30 : 22,997.85 = 9,588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.30/22,997.85 = 9,588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.30x = 22,997.85 × 9,588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.30x = 220,511,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,511,435.05/16,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.36

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