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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.92, 23,005.48 and 9,598.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.92, 23,005.48 and 9,598.06 is: 13,248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.92 : 23,005.48 = 9,598.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.92/23,005.48 = 9,598.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.92x = 23,005.48 × 9,598.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.92x = 220,807,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,807,977.37/16,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248.28

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