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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,585.74, 22,887.87 and 9,133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,585.74, 22,887.87 and 9,133.74 is: 12,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,585.74 : 22,887.87 = 9,133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,585.74/22,887.87 = 9,133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,585.74x = 22,887.87 × 9,133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,585.74x = 209,051,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,051,853.73/16,585.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.31

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