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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.93, 22,999.62 and 9,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.93, 22,999.62 and 9,591.20 is: 13,237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.93 : 22,999.62 = 9,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.93/22,999.62 = 9,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.93x = 22,999.62 × 9,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.93x = 220,593,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,593,955.34/16,664.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.02

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