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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.14, 22,830.96 and 9,092.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.14, 22,830.96 and 9,092.58 is: 12,548.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.14 : 22,830.96 = 9,092.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.14/22,830.96 = 9,092.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.14x = 22,830.96 × 9,092.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.14x = 207,592,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,592,330.28/16,543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.54

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