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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.70, 22,996.60 and 9,590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.70, 22,996.60 and 9,590.14 is: 13,234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.70 : 22,996.60 = 9,590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.70/22,996.60 = 9,590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.70x = 22,996.60 × 9,590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.70x = 220,540,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,540,613.52/16,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.79

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