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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.73, 22,998.46 and 9,588.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.73, 22,998.46 and 9,588.79 is: 13,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.73 : 22,998.46 = 9,588.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.73/22,998.46 = 9,588.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.73x = 22,998.46 × 9,588.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.73x = 220,527,321.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,527,321.80/16,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.97

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