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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.24, 22,889.28 and 9,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.24, 22,889.28 and 9,134.24 is: 12,605.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.24 : 22,889.28 = 9,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.24/22,889.28 = 9,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.24x = 22,889.28 × 9,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.24x = 209,076,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,076,176.95/16,586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.40

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