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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.12, 22,997.52 and 9,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.12, 22,997.52 and 9,591.12 is: 13,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.12 : 22,997.52 = 9,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.12/22,997.52 = 9,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.12x = 22,997.52 × 9,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.12x = 220,571,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,571,974.02/16,665.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.55

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