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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.23, 22,892.36 and 9,034.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.23, 22,892.36 and 9,034.71 is: 12,468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.23 : 22,892.36 = 9,034.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.23/22,892.36 = 9,034.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.23x = 22,892.36 × 9,034.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.23x = 206,825,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,825,702.80/16,588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.22

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