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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.16, 23,002.71 and 9,593.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.16, 23,002.71 and 9,593.43 is: 13,240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.16 : 23,002.71 = 9,593.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.16/23,002.71 = 9,593.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.16x = 23,002.71 × 9,593.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.16x = 220,674,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,674,888.20/16,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.10

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