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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.06, 22,997.81 and 9,591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.06, 22,997.81 and 9,591.48 is: 13,236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.06 : 22,997.81 = 9,591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.06/22,997.81 = 9,591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.06x = 22,997.81 × 9,591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.06x = 220,582,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,582,986.70/16,665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.26

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