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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.42, 22,998.02 and 9,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.42, 22,998.02 and 9,588.48 is: 13,233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.42 : 22,998.02 = 9,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.42/22,998.02 = 9,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.42x = 22,998.02 × 9,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.42x = 220,516,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,516,054.81/16,663.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.54

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