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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.92, 22,889.02 and 9,414.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.92, 22,889.02 and 9,414.93 is: 12,992.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.92 : 22,889.02 = 9,414.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.92/22,889.02 = 9,414.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.92x = 22,889.02 × 9,414.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.92x = 215,498,473.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,498,473.99/16,586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,992.08

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