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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.47, 22,998.40 and 9,496.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.47, 22,998.40 and 9,496.58 is: 13,106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.47 : 22,998.40 = 9,496.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.47/22,998.40 = 9,496.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.47x = 22,998.40 × 9,496.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.47x = 218,406,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,406,136.10/16,664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,106.09

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