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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.36, 22,888.14 and 9,134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.36, 22,888.14 and 9,134.36 is: 12,604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.36 : 22,888.14 = 9,134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.36/22,888.14 = 9,134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.36x = 22,888.14 × 9,134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.36x = 209,068,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,068,510.49/16,586.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.85

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