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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.74, 23,001.75 and 9,592.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.74, 23,001.75 and 9,592.98 is: 13,241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.74 : 23,001.75 = 9,592.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.74/23,001.75 = 9,592.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.74x = 23,001.75 × 9,592.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.74x = 220,655,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,655,327.72/16,663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.64

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