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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.44, 23,004.08 and 9,594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.44, 23,004.08 and 9,594.68 is: 13,243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.44 : 23,004.08 = 9,594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.44/23,004.08 = 9,594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.44x = 23,004.08 × 9,594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.44x = 220,716,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,716,623.30/16,665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.98

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