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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.92, 23,001.33 and 9,595.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.92, 23,001.33 and 9,595.05 is: 13,244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.92 : 23,001.33 = 9,595.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.92/23,001.33 = 9,595.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.92x = 23,001.33 × 9,595.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.92x = 220,698,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,698,911.42/16,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.12

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