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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,586.92, 22,890.35 and 9,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,586.92, 22,890.35 and 9,033.67 is: 12,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,586.92 : 22,890.35 = 9,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,586.92/22,890.35 = 9,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,586.92x = 22,890.35 × 9,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,586.92x = 206,783,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,783,868.08/16,586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.68

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