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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.80, 23,006.50 and 9,596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.80, 23,006.50 and 9,596.52 is: 13,244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.80 : 23,006.50 = 9,596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.80/23,006.50 = 9,596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.80x = 23,006.50 × 9,596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.80x = 220,782,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,782,337.38/16,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.45

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