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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.04, 23,004.92 and 9,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.04, 23,004.92 and 9,595.28 is: 13,244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.04 : 23,004.92 = 9,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.04/23,004.92 = 9,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.04x = 23,004.92 × 9,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.04x = 220,738,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,738,573.89/16,666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.81

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