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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.20, 22,997.29 and 9,590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.20, 22,997.29 and 9,590.64 is: 13,235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.20 : 22,997.29 = 9,590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.20/22,997.29 = 9,590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.20x = 22,997.29 × 9,590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.20x = 220,558,729.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,558,729.37/16,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.48

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