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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,585.92, 22,888.97 and 9,032.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,585.92, 22,888.97 and 9,032.67 is: 12,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,585.92 : 22,888.97 = 9,032.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,585.92/22,888.97 = 9,032.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,585.92x = 22,888.97 × 9,032.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,585.92x = 206,748,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,748,467.49/16,585.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.30

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