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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,585.11, 22,886.42 and 9,133.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,585.11, 22,886.42 and 9,133.11 is: 12,603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,585.11 : 22,886.42 = 9,133.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,585.11/22,886.42 = 9,133.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,585.11x = 22,886.42 × 9,133.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,585.11x = 209,024,145.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,024,145.70/16,585.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,603.12

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