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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,587.36, 22,890.96 and 9,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,587.36, 22,890.96 and 9,034 is: 12,467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,587.36 : 22,890.96 = 9,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,587.36/22,890.96 = 9,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,587.36x = 22,890.96 × 9,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,587.36x = 206,796,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,796,932.64/16,587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.14

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