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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.82, 22,998.30 and 9,592.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.82, 22,998.30 and 9,592.26 is: 13,237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.82 : 22,998.30 = 9,592.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.82/22,998.30 = 9,592.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.82x = 22,998.30 × 9,592.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.82x = 220,605,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,605,673.16/16,664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.81

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