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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.99, 23,003.48 and 9,594.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.99, 23,003.48 and 9,594.23 is: 13,243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.99 : 23,003.48 = 9,594.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.99/23,003.48 = 9,594.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.99x = 23,003.48 × 9,594.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.99x = 220,700,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,700,629.95/16,664.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.37

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