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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.13, 23,003.43 and 9,592.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.13, 23,003.43 and 9,592.05 is: 13,238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.13 : 23,003.43 = 9,592.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.13/23,003.43 = 9,592.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.13x = 23,003.43 × 9,592.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.13x = 220,650,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,650,050.73/16,667.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,238.64

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