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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.62, 22,996.68 and 9,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.62, 22,996.68 and 9,592.32 is: 13,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.62 : 22,996.68 = 9,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.62/22,996.68 = 9,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.62x = 22,996.68 × 9,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.62x = 220,591,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,591,513.50/16,663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.91

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