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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.52, 22,995.68 and 9,589.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.52, 22,995.68 and 9,589.80 is: 13,233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.52 : 22,995.68 = 9,589.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.52/22,995.68 = 9,589.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.52x = 22,995.68 × 9,589.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.52x = 220,523,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,523,972.06/16,663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.94

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