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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.63, 23,002.73 and 9,595.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.63, 23,002.73 and 9,595.07 is: 13,241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.63 : 23,002.73 = 9,595.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.63/23,002.73 = 9,595.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.63x = 23,002.73 × 9,595.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.63x = 220,712,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,712,641.55/16,668.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,241.20

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