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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.36, 22,891.26 and 9,512.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.36, 22,891.26 and 9,512.63 is: 13,128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.36 : 22,891.26 = 9,512.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.36/22,891.26 = 9,512.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.36x = 22,891.26 × 9,512.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.36x = 217,756,007.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,756,007.83/16,586.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.62

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