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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,585.64, 22,888.16 and 9,133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,585.64, 22,888.16 and 9,133.64 is: 12,604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,585.64 : 22,888.16 = 9,133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,585.64/22,888.16 = 9,133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,585.64x = 22,888.16 × 9,133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,585.64x = 209,052,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,052,213.70/16,585.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.41

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