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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.13, 22,999.28 and 9,589.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.13, 22,999.28 and 9,589.05 is: 13,234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.13 : 22,999.28 = 9,589.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.13/22,999.28 = 9,589.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.13x = 22,999.28 × 9,589.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.13x = 220,541,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,541,197.94/16,664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.49

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