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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.60, 23,003.10 and 9,595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.60, 23,003.10 and 9,595.32 is: 13,241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.60 : 23,003.10 = 9,595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.60/23,003.10 = 9,595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.60x = 23,003.10 × 9,595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.60x = 220,722,105.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,722,105.49/16,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.79

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