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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,587.64, 22,890.92 and 9,135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,587.64, 22,890.92 and 9,135.64 is: 12,607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,587.64 : 22,890.92 = 9,135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,587.64/22,890.92 = 9,135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,587.64x = 22,890.92 × 9,135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,587.64x = 209,123,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,123,204.39/16,587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.17

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