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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.19, 23,006.33 and 9,599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.19, 23,006.33 and 9,599.72 is: 13,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.19 : 23,006.33 = 9,599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.19/23,006.33 = 9,599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.19x = 23,006.33 × 9,599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.19x = 220,854,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,854,199.20/16,669.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,249.24

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