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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.42, 22,999.40 and 9,589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.42, 22,999.40 and 9,589.48 is: 13,234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.42 : 22,999.40 = 9,589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.42/22,999.40 = 9,589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.42x = 22,999.40 × 9,589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.42x = 220,552,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,552,286.31/16,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.92

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