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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.55, 22,998.20 and 9,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.55, 22,998.20 and 9,588.60 is: 13,233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.55 : 22,998.20 = 9,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.55/22,998.20 = 9,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.55x = 22,998.20 × 9,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.55x = 220,520,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,520,492.58/16,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.71

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