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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.86, 22,996.14 and 9,590.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.86, 22,996.14 and 9,590.29 is: 13,234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.86 : 22,996.14 = 9,590.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.86/22,996.14 = 9,590.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.86x = 22,996.14 × 9,590.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.86x = 220,539,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,539,536.50/16,663.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.60

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