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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.56, 22,889.34 and 9,134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.56, 22,889.34 and 9,134.56 is: 12,605.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.56 : 22,889.34 = 9,134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.56/22,889.34 = 9,134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.56x = 22,889.34 × 9,134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.56x = 209,084,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,084,049.59/16,586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.63

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