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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.84, 23,004.36 and 9,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.84, 23,004.36 and 9,594 is: 13,242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.84 : 23,004.36 = 9,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.84/23,004.36 = 9,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.84x = 23,004.36 × 9,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.84x = 220,703,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,703,829.84/16,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.89

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