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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.43, 22,997.55 and 9,589.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.43, 22,997.55 and 9,589.70 is: 13,234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.43 : 22,997.55 = 9,589.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.43/22,997.55 = 9,589.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.43x = 22,997.55 × 9,589.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.43x = 220,539,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,539,490.25/16,663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.94

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