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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.59, 22,995.09 and 9,950.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.59, 22,995.09 and 9,950.31 is: 13,731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.59 : 22,995.09 = 9,950.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.59/22,995.09 = 9,950.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.59x = 22,995.09 × 9,950.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.59x = 228,808,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,808,273.98/16,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.03

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