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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.38, 23,002.02 and 9,592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.38, 23,002.02 and 9,592.74 is: 13,239.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.38 : 23,002.02 = 9,592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.38/23,002.02 = 9,592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.38x = 23,002.02 × 9,592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.38x = 220,652,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,652,397.33/16,666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.37

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