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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.09, 22,889.68 and 9,516.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.09, 22,889.68 and 9,516.79 is: 13,132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.09 : 22,889.68 = 9,516.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.09/22,889.68 = 9,516.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.09x = 22,889.68 × 9,516.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.09x = 217,836,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,836,277.73/16,588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.09

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