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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.81, 22,998.84 and 9,592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.81, 22,998.84 and 9,592.23 is: 13,237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.81 : 22,998.84 = 9,592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.81/22,998.84 = 9,592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.81x = 22,998.84 × 9,592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.81x = 220,610,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,610,163.01/16,665.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.29

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