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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.32, 23,003.92 and 9,595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.32, 23,003.92 and 9,595.04 is: 13,242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.32 : 23,003.92 = 9,595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.32/23,003.92 = 9,595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.32x = 23,003.92 × 9,595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.32x = 220,723,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,723,532.56/16,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.10

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