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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,588.25, 22,891.79 and 9,136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,588.25, 22,891.79 and 9,136.25 is: 12,608.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,588.25 : 22,891.79 = 9,136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,588.25/22,891.79 = 9,136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,588.25x = 22,891.79 × 9,136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,588.25x = 209,145,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,145,116.39/16,588.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,608.03

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