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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.88, 23,006.85 and 9,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.88, 23,006.85 and 9,596.24 is: 13,244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.88 : 23,006.85 = 9,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.88/23,006.85 = 9,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.88x = 23,006.85 × 9,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.88x = 220,779,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,779,254.24/16,669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.20

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