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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.70, 22,889.61 and 9,032.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.70, 22,889.61 and 9,032.91 is: 12,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.70 : 22,889.61 = 9,032.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.70/22,889.61 = 9,032.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.70x = 22,889.61 × 9,032.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.70x = 206,759,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,759,787.07/16,586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.40

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