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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.17, 22,890.74 and 9,416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.17, 22,890.74 and 9,416.18 is: 12,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.17 : 22,890.74 = 9,416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.17/22,890.74 = 9,416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.17x = 22,890.74 × 9,416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.17x = 215,543,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,543,328.17/16,588.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.80

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